HICKS: Content expertise best basis for teacher licensing
At a time when we are desperate for science and math teachers, and when several big firms are laying off scientists, we should be jumping at the chance to get them into the classroom.
View ArticleGovernor approves new teacher licensing rules
Daniels signed the new rules Tuesday, three months after a state panel approved them amid criticism from college educators.
View ArticleAccrediting agency places Martin University on probation
Only 2.6 percent of Martin University's full-time students graduated within four years and its six-year completion rate of 14.3 percent "was also extremely low," the North Central Association's Higher...
View ArticleAccrediting agency keeps Martin University on probation
The Higher Learning Commission said in a decision released this week that Martin University in Indianapolis "remains in a financially precarious position." The university was put on probation in...
View ArticleBrown Mackie to close Indianapolis campus in nationwide retreat
The for-profit educator has struggled with demand at 22 of its 26 locations nationwide. The college also just emerged from deep legal trouble as the result of its recruiting practices.
View ArticlePush to shutter for-profit-college accreditor could hit 51,000 Hoosiers
Financial aid and class credits for as much as 8 percent of Indiana’s college students could be at risk as federal officials work to close down a national accreditor of for-profit schools.
View ArticleGroup delays decision on ITT Educational's accreditation
Carmel-based for-profit college operator ITT Educational Services Inc. has received a brief reprieve from its accreditor, which has delayed making a decision that could potentially devastate the...
View ArticleITT Tech to cease operations, cut nearly 8,000 employees
Carmel-based ITT Educational Services Inc. announced Tuesday morning that it will permanently “discontinue academic operations” at all ITT Technical Institutes campuses. The company blamed the closure...
View ArticleITT Tech won't say whether it will file for bankruptcy protection
The company will begin the process of liquidating, which will include selling off its Carmel headquarters and other real estate.
View ArticleRepublican delegation wants GI Bill benefits returned to ITT Tech students
Six of Indiana’s U.S. representatives filed legislation Tuesday to help veterans regain their GI Bill education benefits after the closure of ITT Technical Institute.
View ArticleUPDATE: Government severs ties with Harrison College accreditor
Hundreds of for-profit colleges could close, leaving up to 600,000 students scrambling to find other schools, after the Education Department withdrew recognition of the nation's largest accreditor of...
View ArticleSaint Joseph's College says financial woes led to suspension of operations
The Catholic institution in Rensselaer had been operating on an annual deficit of $4 million to $5 million year after year and has exhausted all its credit.
View ArticlePurdue to acquire Kaplan University, launch online program
Purdue's acquisition of Kaplan includes 15 campuses, 32,000 students and 3,000 employees. All Kaplan University students and faculty will transition to the new university, which will use the Purdue name.
View ArticlePurdue's decision to acquire Kaplan a 'high-risk, high-reward' move
Observers say the deal is unprecedented for a public research university and leaves unanswered questions about how others in the sector will respond.
View ArticleMesser introduces bill to help more transfer students earn degrees
Indiana officials are also trying to advance "reverse transfer" policies statewide as a tool to increase Indiana's college attainment rate.
View ArticleBankruptcy trustee files $250M suit against ITT Tech's former CEO, directors
The lawsuit alleges that ITT Educational's bankruptcy and the closure of its 130-school chain could have been avoided or minimized if the board of directors had fulfilled its duties instead of focusing...
View ArticleArt Institute's problems elsewhere raise concerns about Indy campus
Indiana higher education officials are aware that the owner of The Art Institute of Indianapolis “may close Art Institute campuses in multiple states.” They are monitoring the situation.
View ArticleArt Institute of Indianapolis halts new enrollment
Parent organization Dream Center Education Holdings said it has been "undergoing an ongoing process of evaluating the viability of certain campus-based programs."
View ArticleMarian University to launch 2-year college that will encourage part-time work
The college will aim to attract students by offering small class sizes and the opportunity to work part-time while attending school at employers who are working in partnership with Marian.
View ArticleFor-profit college chain closes schools, including local Brightwood College
Birmingham, Alabama-based Education Corp. of America said it was closing campuses in more than 70 locations in 21 states.
View Article