Tag: Educational Finance: Page 87

HBCUs

Wilberforce University Faces Potential Loss of Accreditation

Documents released Tuesday reveal that Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private historically Black university, has been notified that its accreditation is in jeopardy.

June 26, 2014

African-American

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Course Correction Uncertain for Increasing Black Enrollment in Higher Ed Financial Help Not Likely on Horizon for Tribal Colleges Panel: Community-Based Programs Vital for Black Male Educational Achievement Help for the Armchair Athletic Director

June 26, 2014

Students

Study Finds Taking Class Online Does Not Necessarily Improve Outcomes

The authors found that there is no compelling evidence that online learning systems can deliver improved educational outcomes across the board, at scale, on campuses other than the one where the system was born and on a sustainable basis.

June 26, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Education Department Official: Some Campuses Hostile to Victims

Some colleges and universities are still failing students by inadequately responding to campus sexual assault, a senior Education Department official testified Thursday.

June 26, 2014

Community Colleges

Education Department Removes Tweet With Movie Scene

The Education Department on Wednesday apologized for a tweet that depicted a scene from the movie Bridesmaids with the words “Help me. I’m poor” imprinted on it as part of an effort to get students to apply for federal aid.

June 25, 2014

Community Colleges

Is a College Degree Still Worth It? Study Says Yes

Those with bachelor’s or associate degrees earn more money over their lifetime than those who skip college, even after factoring in the cost of higher education, according to a report released by The Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

June 24, 2014

Students

Corinthian Colleges, Education Dept. Reach Tentative Agreement

The for-profit education company will receive an immediate $16 million in federal student aid funds and keep operating.

June 23, 2014

African-American

Winthrop University President Won’t Contest Dismissal

The president of Winthrop University won’t challenge a recent vote by trustees to fire her.

June 22, 2014

Community Colleges

Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences

LIT’s President has broad responsibility for the leadership and management of LIT and its resources and guides the institution in developing its mission, goals and strategic plans. The President oversees the recruitment, retention and promotion of all faculty and staff, and reports to the Chancellor of the Texas State University System, which is composed of eight different campuses and 83,000 students

June 22, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Course Correction Uncertain for Increasing Black Enrollment in Higher Ed

While HBCUs look to build a direct pipeline for Black high school students, mounting challenges continue to serve as a roadblock, said a veteran educator.

June 22, 2014

Home

North Carolina House Passes Student Organization Bill

Student groups at colleges and universities around the state would have more autonomy to determine their own leadership and mission under a measure passed by the North Carolina House on Wednesday.

June 18, 2014

Students

‘Tough Love’ Urged in Higher Education Reform Plan

An Education Trust study urges federal action on four-year institutions falling within the bottom 5 percent of colleges on access, graduation rates, and student loan repayment performance.

June 18, 2014