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Private Colleges, Serious About Assessment
Professors and administrators from dozens of independent colleges gather to share advice -- and their concerns -- about using the Collegiate Learning Assessment effectively.
HEA: A Huge, Exacting Accountability Bill
As Congress finally passes the sweeping higher education legislation, 5 years late, views on its significance and potential impact vary widely.
The Names on the Dishonor Roll
A newspaper's disclosure of a list of people who allegedly bought degrees from a now-shuttered diploma mill unearths some names in academe ... but few concrete answers.
Gutless and Green Computing
To cut down on energy use and environmental impact, Rockhurst University is introducing scaled down computers that rely on servers to do much of the work.
Early Decision -- for Faculty Jobs
In humanities fields where interviews typically take place in December and January, some departments are moving up the deadlines, winnowing and hiring.
Questioning the Value of Remedial Education
Analysis of 100,000 students in Florida finds they make some progress, but only in limited areas, raising questions about the expenses involved.