Describes how, although deferring maintenance can seem like the least painful choice among tough decisions about spending, some colleges have found it a lot more costly in the long run. (EV)

Describes how many college libraries are joining consortia as an economical way to expand their offerings, but that the groups face new competitive pressures. (EV)

Discusses why a researcher is saying that designers of the college-entrance examination, in trying to create a reliable test, may be guaranteeing bias. (EV)

Describes how a highly regarded economics professor is taking Columbia University to court again in her battle against sex discrimination and retaliation. (EV)

Describes how academic lobbyists are trying to decide whether to back a proposed bill that might shield universities from getting sued for electronic piracy, or to fight for a better deal. (EV)

Describes how, as tuitions soar and more students seek money to go to college, financial-assistance companies prosper by selling information that is available for free. (EV)

Describes how the Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action in the University of Michigan cases have college officials scratching their heads. (EV)

Describes how the University of Maryland at College Park is one of many institutions that have spent thousands on bold promotional campaigns in the hope of changing their images. (EV)

Describes how California's Peralta Community Colleges District decided to hire an outside company to manage its computer networks, but that problems cause it to now want a technology boss on its own staff. (EV)

Discusses whether multiple majors, on the rise nationwide, are actually helpful for students. (EV)

Describes how even spouses and assistants enjoy the perks bestowed upon people who work in college athletics. (EV)

In what Carroll College president called "fiscally driven decisions," four professors failed to win tenure because they did not match "institutional needs." The decision caused great public outcry since each of the four professors excelled in teaching, research and service. What angered people most is that the college planned to fill at least…

States with programs to match private donations to colleges often find the demand for money far exceeds what they can afford to pay. This has resulted in some private benefactors getting frustrated and withdrawing their donations. Few of the proposals to reform matching grant programs have made much headway in state legislatures, and few colleges…

Asserts that while prospective distance educators are flocking to certification programs, some academics question their value. Although certification programs, which can differ significantly in nature and intensity, go well beyond simple technology training, many newly certified distance educators have found that the certification does not…

The cost of attending public, four-year and two-year colleges surged at its highest rate in 3 decades, rising 14 percent over the previous year, although financial aid is up, too. Research shows that state budget cutbacks in education typically result in colleges' charging higher tuition. Higher education officials are expressing concern about the…