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The Fix That Wasn't In
When administrators send Mike McKinney an e-mail, they often begin with “Howdy.” It may seem an informal introduction, but the...
Dashboard Fever
The accountability movement has hit human resources, as departments develop new ways to measure performance -- and potentially productivity -- of campus faculty and staff.
U. of Texas Abandons Controversial Foreign Language Plan
The University of Texas at Austin has abandoned a controversial plan to cut the foreign language requirement in its College...
Prerequisite: Experience in War
As veterans try to take advantage of the new GI Bill, Ohio State introduces courses only open to students who've served in the military.
Stem Cell Debate in Nebraska
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents is facing intense lobbying to limit stem cell research, now that the Obama...
Illinois Admissions Scandal: The Lawsuit
A rejected applicant has filed a suit -- hoping for a class action -- against the University of Illinois at...
Community Colleges Urged to Focus on Outcomes Data
The Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy at California State University at Sacramento released a report Wednesday, urging community...
Following Scandal, Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Quits
Richard H. Herman announced his resignation Tuesday as chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Herman was faulted by...