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Coming Soon: An International Student Recruiting Scandal
Are non-profit colleges headed for a major recruiting scandal of their own making involving the use of commissioned salespeople?
Ed Trust Measures “Pay It Forward” Plan With Impossible Standard
The proposed “Pay It Forward” program in Oregon continues to pose an existential dilemma for much of the higher ed advocacy community.
Improving Gainful Employment
This policy brief lays out recommendations for strengthening the Obama Administration's proposal to improve career training programs.
Improving Gainful Employment
Colleges Are Supposed to Report Pell Graduation Rates – Here’s How to Make Them Do It
Since 2008, the federal government has spent nearly $200 billion on the Pell Grant program.
Why George Washington U. is Doing Low-Income Students a Favor
Over the last two weeks, George Washington University has been all over the news for lying to its students about its admissions policies.
The Dark Side of Enrollment Management
Last week, George Washington University was forced to admit that it has been lying for years about its admissions policies.
The Code of Conduct That Wasn’t
Two years ago, a for-profit college industry group unveiled a voluntary code of conduct for its members.
What the College Board Trends Reports Won’t Tell You
This week, the College Board released its annual sets of trends reports, one on college pricing and one on student aid.
Cohort Default Rates Provide Insights into Outstanding FFEL Loans
Hidden amidst the shutdown furor was the annual release by the U.S. Department of Education of new student loan default rates.
Obama Administration Should Stop Punting on For-Profit College Job Placement Rates
The federal government leaves it up to accrediting agencies and states to set the standards for for-profit schools.
Our National Nightmare Will Return Shortly
Last night, the federal government shutdown drew to a close.
Reporting Burden in Higher Education: The Case of the Clery Act
Members of both political parties have decried two seemingly contradictory things in higher education.
Lack of Standard Definition for Job Placement Rates Fuels Abuses
Currently, the federal government leaves it up to accreditation agencies and states to set the standards for for-profit schools.