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Harassment vs. Academic Freedom, Round Two
A Brandeis professor charged with using discriminatory language in the classroom receives unanimous support of faculty, but provost rejects their ruling.
Endowment Spending Rate Drops Slightly
As scrutiny increases (and stock market takes a tumble), data show how cautious colleges are with their funds -- and how the wealthiest institutions continue to gain ground.
Integrating International Faculty
Researchers consider issues specific to foreign-born faculty and ways to help them adjust.
Rio Salado Puts Brakes on Proposed Sale
Officials at Maricopa Community Colleges say they aren't interested in investor's $400 million offer for institution's online operation.
We Get No Respect -- Well, Maybe a Little
As providers of online education bemoan continued skepticism about their programs, they find some good news in survey of employers' attitudes.
The Credit Crunch Takes a Toll
Lenders' plans to end loans to some students at for-profit colleges are first clear signs of downturn's impact on higher ed; some fear damage will grow.
Can an Investor Buy a Community College?
We may find out: Maricopa officials entertain entrepreneur's $400 million-plus offer to take Rio Salado's online operations into the private sector, which would be unprecedented.