Does It Matter How Much We Pay Public College Presidents?
It wasn’t that long ago that Purdue University paid its president more than twice incoming president Mitch Daniels’ base salary.
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December 18, 2012
December 17, 2012
How Much Purdue Will Pay Gov. Daniels (And How It Stacks Up Against His Peers)
Outgoing Gov. Mitch Daniels will make at least $420,000 annually in his new job as president of Purdue University — with the possibility for bonuses.
How Much Purdue Will Pay Gov. Daniels (And How It Stacks Up Against His Peers)
Outgoing Gov. Mitch Daniels will make at least $420,000 annually in his new job as president of Purdue University — with the possibility for bonuses.
December 14, 2012
State Panel Calls For Minimal Tuition Hikes, More Higher Education Funding
Indiana’s Commission for Higher Education has asked the state’s public colleges and universities to hold tuition increases to the rate of economic inflation.
State Panel Calls For Minimal Tuition Hikes, More Higher Education Funding
Indiana’s Commission for Higher Education has asked the state’s public colleges and universities to hold tuition increases to the rate of economic inflation.
September 12, 2012
Gary Lawmaker Calls For Ethics Probe Into Daniels’ Purdue Move
A state lawmaker wants the Indiana Inspector General to officially clarify what Gov. Mitch Daniels can and cannot do as he transitions into his new role as president of Purdue University.
Gary Lawmaker Calls For Ethics Probe Into Daniels’ Purdue Move
A state lawmaker wants the Indiana Inspector General to officially clarify what Gov. Mitch Daniels can and cannot do as he transitions into his new role as president of Purdue University.
September 5, 2012
Why IPFW Feels Like Purdue’s ‘Stepchild’
A prominent Fort Wayne-area state lawmaker repeated his charge Tuesday that IPFW is “treated like a stepchild” by its administrative masters at Purdue University.
Why IPFW Feels Like Purdue’s ‘Stepchild’
A prominent Fort Wayne-area state lawmaker repeated his charge Tuesday that IPFW is “treated like a stepchild” by its administrative masters at Purdue University.
June 25, 2012
The Trickiest Question About Daniels’ Hire: Can He Lobby For Purdue?
Can Gov. Daniels lobby the General Assembly on Purdue’s behalf without entangling himself in a conflict of interest?
The Trickiest Question About Daniels’ Hire: Can He Lobby For Purdue?
Can Gov. Daniels lobby the General Assembly on Purdue’s behalf without entangling himself in a conflict of interest?
June 21, 2012
‘Uniquely Qualified’ Or Not Qualified Enough? What They’re Saying About Mitch Daniels’ Move To Purdue
Several Indiana political leaders are lauding the move, saying Daniels was “uniquely qualified” to lead Purdue University. Others, however, called the move inappropriate for a sitting governor without a track record in academia.
‘Uniquely Qualified’ Or Not Qualified Enough? What They’re Saying About Mitch Daniels’ Move To Purdue
Several Indiana political leaders are lauding the move, saying Daniels was “uniquely qualified” to lead Purdue University. Others, however, called the move inappropriate for a sitting governor without a track record in academia.
June 20, 2012
Capitol Connection: Political Figures Who Switched To Academia (And Vice Versa)
A photo gallery of ten big names who made the leap from politics to academia — or the other way around.
Capitol Connection: Political Figures Who Switched To Academia (And Vice Versa)
A photo gallery of ten big names who made the leap from politics to academia — or the other way around.
January 23, 2012
Why The College Tuition Fight At The Indiana Statehouse Isn’t Over Yet
Indiana University officials had high hopes for their cuts to summer semester tuition: $11 million in aggregate savings for students, they hoped, and maybe they’d manage to quiet calls in the legislature for stricter state control over rising college costs too. Yet, lo and behold, a bill has surfaced in the Indiana General Assembly calling [...]
Why The College Tuition Fight At The Indiana Statehouse Isn’t Over Yet
Indiana University officials had high hopes for their cuts to summer semester tuition: $11 million in aggregate savings for students, they hoped, and maybe they’d manage to quiet calls in the legislature for stricter state control over rising college costs too. Yet, lo and behold, a bill has surfaced in the Indiana General Assembly calling [...]
December 9, 2011
The Seven New Benchmarks For Funding Indiana Colleges
While a portion of Indiana’s state funding for public colleges and universities is already tied to the schools’ performance, a state panel unanimously recommended Friday that portion of funding get bigger in the next budget cycle. As expected, the Commission for Higher Education also tweaked the metrics the state will use to measure performance. (Read all [...]
The Seven New Benchmarks For Funding Indiana Colleges
While a portion of Indiana’s state funding for public colleges and universities is already tied to the schools’ performance, a state panel unanimously recommended Friday that portion of funding get bigger in the next budget cycle. As expected, the Commission for Higher Education also tweaked the metrics the state will use to measure performance. (Read all [...]