Struggling to Cope with Community College Decline in North Carolina
Wake Tech and a few other community colleges have seen healthy student gains, but the majority of them have struggled since 2007. on EdNC.
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The Trouble with Publishing an Academic Book Critical of Diversity
Even questioning the myths about diversity common on college campuses make university presses hesitant to publish any such argument. On Heterodox Academy.
The Adversarial Relationship Between Professors and Administrators
The evolution of the university has encouraged administrators to see themselves as advocates for students—and opponents against professors. On Snakes and Ladders.
Football Construction Project Cost at App State Jumps by $5 Million
The building, which will hold a conference center, athletics officials' offices, and premium stadium seats, has seen its costs go from $45 million up to $50 million in a "tight construction market." On the Watauga Democrat.
Some Students at Williams Threaten to Boycott English Until More Race/Critical Theory
Williams points to its overall healthy enrollment numbers for English even as a few students accuse it of ignoring race. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Reaper Knocks on the Door for the Dorm-Building Bonanza
Construction-happy colleges have expanded the quality and number of dorms for students, but falling enrollments and too much supply could make the expansion look like folly more than foresight. On Education Dive.
The Changing Shape of the Master’s Degree
Some hypercompetitive fields push a master's degree as the new bachelor's, but non-traditional traiing programs and the cost of a master's degree might make it a less-appealing degree for most people. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Title IX Lawsuits to Watch
A handful of lawsuits filtering through the justice system could spark major changes at colleges nationwide. On Education Dive.
The College Board Sells Student Information to Schools
After a student takes the SAT, schools can access their information for as little as 47 cents per student. On The Wall Street Journal.
The Schools that Go Against the Higher Ed Wave
Some schools that style themselves differently from the average university have found great success—in academics and among students. On Minding the Campus.