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Next Round of Accreditation Agitation
As federal advisory panel prepares to review new crop of quality assurance agencies, a few signs suggest it may back down -- while others portend that U.S. pressure will intensify.
The Pendulum Swings on Accreditation
Regional agencies and college groups spar over Higher Education Act provision on learning outcomes. Does the rift open the door to increased federal role?
Accountability System Launched
State universities unveil template and announce first participants in effort to inform and assure public and policy makers; University of California opts out.
A Small Step Toward Transparency
A quarter of invited colleges -- including a few with below average results -- let USA Today publish their "student engagement" results in a national database. Where were the others?
Accountability and the Applicant
On anniversary of Spellings Commission report, efforts to provide more information to prospective students proliferate.
Campus Accountability Proposals Evolve
State and private college groups unveil plans for public release of data on tuition, graduation and -- in some cases -- student learning.
Questioning College-Wide Assessments
Study calls Spellings Commission recommendation "misleading" because of wide differences in outcomes by academic discipline.
AAU Gets on Board
Research university group plans voluntary accountability system, but Spellings panel chairman knocks pace of reporting.