Rural Students Still Not Going to College Like Urban Students
Rural students are more likely to stay locally and get a job; personal ties and interests keep them from leaving. On Inside Higher Ed.
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Colleges Need to Control Administrative Bloat to Help Students
Too many administrators can make college harder and more expensive for the students officials are supposed to serve. On the College Fix.
A Foolish Effort to Kill Off Standardized Tests
Throwing out SAT and ACT scores for college admissions will make an imperfect system worse. On Forbes.
The GRE Is Being Killed Slowly
The desire for more applicants and to avoid the racial gap is pushing more colleges to punt on the GRE. On Minding the Campus.
The Extreme Bad Luck of U of New Hampshire Law School
Its deficit has eclipsed all of its revenues, but officials see the spending as an investment, not a problem. On TaxProf Blog.
How to Make a Merger Effective
Mergers don't need to be a last resort, but colleges need a practical guide about how to make them work. On Inside Higher Ed.
Alcohol Sales at NC State, UNC Games Have Increased Revenue, Not Fan Issues
After a review of public records, revenue has increased greatly thanks to alcohol sales while fan disturbances have stayed low. On WRAL.
Historical Roots of “Shared Governance”
Jay Schalin recounts the historical origins of the concept of "shared governance" and makes the case that a different tradition of university governance in the U.S. preceded it. On Jane Takes on History.
$300 Million “Innovation” Center
The University of Michigan is planning to construct a $300 million-plus "innovation" center at a failed jail site. On the Detroit Free Press.
Online Education Regulations
On Thursday, the Department of Education released its final version of the accreditation and state authorization regulations for online education providers. On Inside Higher Ed.