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The National College Degree
The Education Department's new Online Skills Academy could be the first step to an alternative degree pathway, Paul LeBlanc writes, one that is nationally offered, low-cost and competency-based.
Supporting the Sex Assault Bill
Some higher education lobbying groups criticized the McCaskill campus sexual assault legislation as heavy-handed. But some colleges are largely backing the bill.
NCAA Limits on For-Profits
In a bid to protect its nonprofit status but not lose its for-profit members, the NCAA is trying to create a new classification for for-profit colleges.
No Special Treatment
NCAA says sports programs should cooperate with, but not oversee, investigations into alleged sexual assaults.
'What Happens in the Field'
Following a study, scientists call for more attention to sexual harassment and assault prevention at off-campus research sites.
A Coach Tells the Truth
Leader of West Virginia U. football team admits in news conference that lying is part of recruiting. When the university posted transcript and video, that line was initially deleted.
The Opposite of Helicopter Parents
Professors complain about hovering moms and dads, but many educators find that this isn't an issue for first-generation students, who need more parental involvement.
Still Exempt From Title IX
Congress gave the service academies a pass before they enrolled women. 35 years -- and numerous reports about sexual assault later -- why is exemption still there?