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Illinois bans golden parachutes for community college presidents

Earlier this year, former College of DuPage President Robert Breuder almost won himself a $763,000 golden parachute to leave the institution in March 2016,...

Digital badges hit the big time in higher ed

While digital badges may sound like overshared gimmicks from the latest trendy game or social network, they have become serious commodities in the world...

In-state college tuition for veterans extended nationwide

States that have not offered veterans discounted tuition at public universities are now required by law to do so, reflecting the oft-nomadic lifestyle of...

Researcher brings credibility to campus police reform

Criminal justice professor and public safety expert Robin Engel’s extensive background working with both law enforcement and community advocates should give plenty of credibility...

Obama’s ‘Scorecard’ debuts to mixed reviews

President Obama scrapped his long proposed college rating system in favor of a “scorecard” system unveiled in September. The College Scorecard details what graduates earn, how...

More universities send freshmen abroad

Study abroad has been reserved traditionally for upperclassmen, but institutions that include Michigan State, Kent State (Ohio), Florida State, American University (D.C.) and the...

Higher ed experts see major potential in prison Pell Grants

A small-scale program that will give prisoners Pell Grants to pursue college degrees represents a symbolic step toward expanding access to higher education. But...

Stanford gets REAL with sustainable dining

The push for campuswide sustainability and a fresh commitment to student health drive institutions to rethink their dining strategies. This might mean buying more...

Do debates about college diversity policies miss the point?

Most public discussions about the use of race and ethnicity in higher education admissions decisions ignore targeted recruitment and some of the other strategies...

How campus libraries can compete with the web

More students now do their research on the web, bypassing resources offered by their campus libraries as digital usurps print in curricula, a recent...