Pressure to Drop SAT
Civil rights groups are threatening to sue the University of California system if it doesn't drop the SAT and ACT standardized tests as admissions requirements. On Education Dive.
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New Data on Non-Completers
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center's recent report sheds light on the 36 million Americans who left college without a credential. On Inside Higher Ed.
UNC Absence Policies
There has been some confusion at UNC Chapel Hill about what absences can and cannot be excused. One student argues that students shouldn't be required to attend class since they are the one's paying for tuition. On the Daily Tarheel.
Goodbye Bias Response Team
The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor will be getting rid of its bias response team after a lawsuit from a nonprofit group accused it of chilling free speech. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
NCAA to Allow Athletes to Profit From Their Image
The National Collegiate Athletic Association decided to "modernize" its rules and allow college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. On Inside Higher Ed.
Another University Closure
After being disciplined by its accreditor, Cincinnati Christian University will close its doors after the fall semester. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
UNCW and Free Speech
UNC Wilmington professor, Mike Adams, argues that UNCW violated the campus free speech law by pressuring students to take down social media posts. On Townhall.
New Information on Former ECU Chancellor
UNC system and East Carolina University officials are to meet Tuesday afternoon after receiving additional information about the former ECU interim chancellor. On News and Observer.
Certificates Before Degrees
Helping students earn certificates before they earn a degree might help lower high dropout rates. On Education Next.
Video: The ‘Terrible Idea’ of Free College
The push for free college to expand access is more likely to hurt poor students and those who drop out before they get a degree. On Reason.