Veteran educator running against Bennett for state post
Glenda Ritz’ opposition to pass-fail tests is fueling her campaign to unseat Tony Bennett as Indiana’s education czar.
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State schools chief’s mentor taught him to ruffle feathers to improve education
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett credits retired education professor John Moody with inspiring much of the reform agenda he has pushed over the past four years.
Hoops success helps Butler avoid enrollment decline
Butler University has seen applications spike 43 percent over the last two years even though its 2009 strategic plan warned against a coming enrollment decline. The big difference? March Madness.
UIndy’s enrollment sets new record
The private college announced Wednesday that it now has more than 5,500 students, including both graduates and undergraduates. The school welcomes 1,100 new students this fall, including its second-largest freshman class of 830.
Ivy Tech planning new central Indiana site
Indianapolis-based Ivy Tech Community College is planning to open a new classroom site in the central Indiana city of Frankfort.
Ethics rulings say Daniels can lobby for Purdue
Two state ethics rulings have concluded that Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels can lobby the state Legislature for university funding and other matters once he becomes Purdue University's president next year.
New student-loan effort adding to ITT backlash
For-profit school operator ITT Educational Services Inc. told investors late last month that it had worked out a tentative deal with an outside party that would provide $100 million in loans to its students.
In-house lawyers gain more respect
Prestige rising along with greater workload, national study shows.
Brater to retire as dean of IU medical school
Dr. Craig Brater, 66, has worked at the Indianapolis-based school for 26 years, including the past 12 as dean. The school is the second largest medical school in the nation and the only one in Indiana.
Ex-Ivy Tech chancellor to lead New Jersey community college
B. Kaye Walter had served as chancellor of academic affairs for the central Indiana region of Ivy Tech until her sudden departure this spring. Ivy Tech is replacing Walter with Kathleen Lee.
Temple University names IU’s CFO as president
Neil Theobald, chief financial officer at Indiana University, will officially take the helm of the Philadelphia institution Jan. 1.
USA Funds CEO announces retirement
Carl C. Dalstrom says he will leave the student-loan guarantor on June 30, 2013. He has led the locally based not-for-profit since July 2000.
Persian Gulf country wants Purdue aviation program
Purdue University is considering offering its aviation management classes through a school in Qatar that has partnered with several other U.S. universities.
Daniels still waiting on lobbying decision
Questions remain whether Indiana’s governor will be covered by the state’s “revolving door” law when he becomes president of Purdue University. State ethics rules require a one year cool-down period for public officials after leaving office, preventing them from working as lobbyists.
IU’s CFO poised to take top job at Temple University
Indiana University senior vice president Neil Theobald is the sole finalist to be the next president of Temple University in Philadelphia. Theobald is chief financial officer at IU, overseeing a budget of about $3.1 billion.
NCAA committee endorses new penalty structure
Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State.
Judge backs mayor’s decision to revoke school’s charter
The Project School in Indianapolis has lost a court battle to remain open after a judge denied an injunction challenging Mayor Greg Ballard's decision to revoke the school’s charter.
Democratic report blasts for-profit colleges; ITT stock sinks
For-profit colleges put revenues above education, and charge students high tuition and loan rates that could leave them in debt for years, a Senate Democratic report said Monday. Stock in for-profit colleges tumbled after the report.
Ivy Tech revs up for new automotive program
An Indiana college is revving up an intense new automotive program designed to increase graduation rates and help students earn technical certificates in less time.
Rising use of part-time faculty sparks worries
Some advocacy groups argue that an overreliance on part-time faculty can weaken the academic experience for students on campus.