The Chronicle of Higher Education | Administration

As Gainful-Employment Talks Resume, Education Dept. Is Mum on Appeal

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:55:00 EDT

The department won't disclose its plans for efforts to regulate career-oriented programs.

Education Dept. May Have Overpaid Loan-Collection Agencies, Report Says

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:55:00 EDT

Glitches in the department's debt-management system forced it to rely on estimates of what the collection agencies should be paid.

Relief and Confusion Mingle as State-Authorization Rules Are Delayed

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT

The U.S. Department of Education extended until 2014 the deadline for compliance with rules requiring colleges to be properly authorized by state governments.

Oregon's Homegrown Export, Customized by Locale

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Universities in several other states find the Sustainable Cities Initiative worth adjusting to their own circumstances.

Students Go Into the Consulting Business for Cities

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

The University of Oregon's Sustainable Cities Initiative pairs local needs with classes and research, with benefits for all parties involved.

House Panel Approves Market Approach to Student-Loan Interest Rates

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:55:00 EDT

A Republican supporter of the measure said it would avoid a "roller coaster" for borrowers. One Democratic critic called it a "classic bait and switch."

Yale U. Is Fined $165,000 Under Crime-Reporting Law

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:00:00 EDT

The university has asked the Education Department to consider reducing the fine, one of the largest the agency has assessed for Clery Act violations.

Holistic Mental-Health Care Can Earn Colleges a New Accolade

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:58:00 EDT

The Jed Foundation's new JedCampus seal of approval will go to campuses that have taken mental health beyond the counseling center.

Researchers and Scientific Groups Make New Push Against Impact Factors

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT

More than 150 scientists and 75 groups issued a declaration blaming the measure for dangerous distortions in financing and hiring in science.

Lab Safety Is Tackled as a Problem of Behaviors as Much as Standards

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:55:00 EDT

In a new approach, a yearlong effort to stop a rash of university lab accidents will include behavioral scientists.

Texas Posts College-Comparison Web Site for Prospective Students

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT

Compare College TX allows users to contrast the state's public universities and community colleges on a range of measures.

Florida Atlantic U. Chief Cites Crushing Media Scrutiny in Resignation

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT

"The extent of being a quote-unquote public figure was something that I really, truly wasn't prepared for," says Mary Jane Saunders.

Charles Steger, Who Led Virginia Tech During 2007 Shootings, to Retire

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:00:00 EDT

"You do the best you can with what you know at the time," he says of that grim spring day. "And we did the best we could with what we knew."

Panel Recommends Reaccrediting U. of Phoenix, but Notes Concerns

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:56:00 EDT

A second review team at the Higher Learning Commission says some previously flagged issues remain. It suggests putting the institution on "notice" status.

Report Examines Burden of Federal Student-Aid Programs' Rules on Colleges

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:56:00 EDT

Officials interviewed by the Government Accountability Office often mentioned the time and cost of gathering consumer-disclosure data as problems.

Lack of Financial Literacy Complicates Student-Aid Process, Report Says

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT

An information gap is among the factors that make it difficult for students to pay for their higher education, says America's Promise Alliance.

'Little Tricks' Help Disadvantaged Students Find Career Paths

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

A career center at Hamilton College teaches job-search skills to underprivileged freshmen.

Talking About Class

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Discussions about socioeconomic class, once taboo, are taking hold on some campuses.

For Many Public-College Presidents, Homes Don't Count in Pay Packages

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:18:00 EDT

On most of those campuses, the value of living in the house isn't calculated as part of total compensation, because it doesn't have to be.

Penn State's Farewell Payout to Spanier Made Him Best-Paid Public-College President

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:18:00 EDT

Graham Spanier made as much money as he did in 2011-12 because Penn State, amid a scandal, chose to fire him "without cause."

4 Public-College Chiefs Pass Million-Dollar Mark in Total Pay

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:18:00 EDT

Median total compensation was more than $440,000 a year, better than a 4-percent increase.

Federal Investigation of Sexual Assault at U. of Montana Yields a 'Blueprint for Colleges'

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:58:00 EDT

Under an agreement with two federal agencies, the university will revise policies, provide training, and take other steps to assure a safe learning environment.

Bipartisan Bill Revives Fight for 'Unit Record' Tracking of Student Data

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:57:00 EDT

The bill would make more data available on college graduates' earnings. It has more support than previous versions, but privacy concerns linger.

Child Care and STEM Fields Are Called Barriers to Women at 2-Year Colleges

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:55:00 EDT

A shortage of day care and gender stereotypes in the sciences are two of the biggest obstacles for female students at community colleges, a report says.

Lawmakers Propose Long-Term Solutions for Student-Loan Interest Rates

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:55:00 EDT

Republicans and Democrats introduced competing bills on Thursday that seek to avoid a doubling of interest rates on July 1.

Struggling Borrowers Share Experiences of Private Student Loans

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:55:00 EDT

Respondents to a survey that they carried large balances at high interest rates, had unhelpful lenders, and had delayed buying a house or starting a family.