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Ed Department: Embattled for-profit accreditor met 19 of 21 compliance rules
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is expected to sign off on the decision, which gives ACICS — the accreditor that oversaw high-profile collapses of for-profits — 12 months to comply with the remaining two rules.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 1, 2018 -
ITT trustee sues Ed Department, lenders to help pay $1.5B in claims
The suit alleges financial institutions and government officials took advantage of low-income students and ignored the for-profit college's troubles.
By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018 -
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For-profit college chain sanctioned by accreditor
The Utah-based Center for Excellence in Higher Education previously tried to have its status changed to nonprofit.
By James Paterson • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Most for-profit borrowers get only partial loan relief under Trump
The administration says the earnings-based tiered forgiveness policy speeds up the approvals process and spares taxpayers potential "massive costs."
By James Paterson • Sept. 11, 2018 -
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DeVos delays action on for-profit accreditor ACICS for the second time
Reversal of the controversial group's deauthorization by the Obama administration is at the center of the education secretary's review.
By James Paterson • Aug. 31, 2018 -
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Ed Department to tackle accreditation in negotiated rule-making session
One of the department's top officials says current rules over accrediting bodies limit innovation within the industry.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 30, 2018 -
Federal court blocks ED from earnings analysis of defrauded for-profit students
More testimony to come in the case that will likely set a new precedent for student loan forgiveness standards.
By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018 -
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The quick rise and equally sudden fall of a college alternative
MissionU ends one-year-old credentialing program, purchased by workspace sharing startup.
By Jarrett Carter • May 24, 2018 -
Another alternative revenue model for higher ed?
Universities are working with a for-profit coding bootcamp provider to bring credentialing opportunities and new revenues to their campuses.
By Jarrett Carter • May 21, 2018 -
For-profit promises students certification and job in one year
MissouriU attracted more than 10,000 applications — including academic stars — for 50 slots since launching last fall.
By Jarrett Carter • May 15, 2018 -
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DeVos considers reinstatement of for-profit accrediting body
The organization once targeted as a primary culprit for millions of students being saddled with billions in debt and low job prospects may get a reprieve from the U.S. Secretary of Education.
By Jarrett Carter • May 3, 2018 -
Linda Jacobson
'Lots of models for undergrad' are necessary to meet demands of today's learners
Speakers on an ASU+GSV Summit panel agreed that most students, regardless of their age, need some support in order to be successful.
By Linda Jacobson • April 19, 2018 -
For-profits receiving funds from NY tuition assistance program under scrutiny
Educational watchdog groups say that more oversight of the state's student support program is needed before for-profits receive millions every year.
By Jarrett Carter • April 11, 2018 -
Ashford poised for merger, reclassification as nonprofit
Two large institutions eye a merger to join the growing movement of for-profits seeking nonprofit status and the financial benefits that were nearly lost under the Obama administration.
By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2018 -
Grand Canyon's nonprofit conversion approved
The Arizona university's switch could be a case study for the resurgence of for-profit institutions under the Trump administration.
By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2018 -
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For-profit certificate earners would be better off not attending college at all, study finds
New analysis from the Brookings Institution shows much lower earnings and higher debt for this group than their public sector counterparts — and often even those students not attending school at all.
By Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 12, 2018 -
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5 trends poised to shake up higher education in 2018
Shifting business models, more global influence and new technology were on colleges' radars this year.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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Engagement, taxes and Mitch Daniels: The week’s most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how schools are trying to increase student voice and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Recruitment, for-profits and early learning: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on Kaplan's acquisition by Purdue and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Another for-profit bought out by a traditional university
Lynn University announced this week that it will acquire the Digital Media Arts College.
By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Cybersecurity and shorter school weeks: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how the Armed Forces are partnering with schools for STEM and more here!
By Roger Riddell • June 2, 2017 -
Data: For-profits worst at graduating low-income students
However, elite institutions are preserving their numbers by opting not to enroll this population.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 25, 2017 -
Purdue faculty senate issues rebuke over plans to acquire Kaplan U
It hopes to get the attention of accreditors, who still have to approve the deal before it's finalized.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 5, 2017 -
Most companies have hired a bootcamp grad, but more oversight is wanted
A survey of over 1,000 HR managers and technical recruiters by job search platform Indeed found that some 80% of companies have hired coding bootcamp grads.
By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2017 -
Pell eligibility restored for students affected by for-profit closures
The move is an important first step, but colleges still have work to do to prepare to welcome these students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 5, 2017
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