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'Precision Guesswork' on the GPA
WASHINGTON -- If a student's grades in high school best predict how he or she will fare in college, what...
(Almost) Final Rules
In advance of today's release of most financial aid "integrity" regulations, Education Department signals some changes, but not in core approach or principles.
Reframing College Completion
In 2 papers, D.C. think tank calls for U.S. to encourage cross-state higher ed collaboration and for focus on mobility over institutional productivity and the credit hour.
Tuition Hikes of the Downturn
As economic woes continue, and state budgets remain tight, public institutions are increasing rates by larger percentages than are privates.
Despite Goal, Iowa Sees Drop in Friday Classes
The University of Iowa, like a number of other colleges and universities, has been trying to limit excessive student drinking...
U. of California Seeks Retirement Benefit Changes
Mark Yudof, president of the University of California, has released a formal proposal to change retirement benefits for employees in...
Wesley Administrator Shares Too Much Information
An administrator at Wesley College, in Delaware, accidentally shared an e-mail message intended for academic advisors -- with information about...
Fired Administrator Ineligible for Unemployment, Minn. Court Rules
A senior administrator who was fired when a new president took over at her Minnesota university was ineligible for unemployment...