The Problem for a New Higher Ed Law? Title IX
Disagreement between Congressional Republicans and Democrats in reauthorizing the Higher Ed Act hinges upon sexual harassment accusations and due process. On Inside Higher Ed.
Headlines
The Aggressive Recruitment for Online Graduate Programs
Universities have changed their approach, modeling themselves after telemarketers making a sale rather than their traditional approach to attract students. On The Atlantic.
The Agitprop of Virginia Tech’s Student Orientation
With preferred pronouns and lectures on gender and sexuality, freshman orientation was less about success in college and more focused on crafting a certain social atmosphere. on the Federalist.
ACC Network: Cheap Student Labor to Make a Profit
The agreement with ESPN required ACC schools to build studios, running $6 million for NC State and $15 million for UNC. On Deadspin.
The Lessons of a Moral Outrage on Campus
Though a student was widely labeled as racist when she called the Yale police on another student, the fallout that occurred after the headlines was more complex. On the Bulwark.
NC Legislator Wants to Send $75,000 to Startup Christian College
Added by Senate Rules Chairman Bill Rabon, the provision would pull the money from the UNC system budget. On NC Insider.
Louisiana-Lafayette University Wants Football Players to ‘Donate’ to Program
Coach Billy Napier, who earns $850,000, says donating to the athletic foundation is "a matter of gratitude." On Deadspin.
What Free College Costs European Countries
For many countries, free college is paid for by high selectivity and limiting who can go to college. On National Review.
Eastern Michigan Buyout of 142 Employees
As enrollments have declined, Eastern Michigan has cut positions and bought out employees for flexibility in reorganizing itself. On Accuracy in Academia.
Even After Scandals, College Presidents Get Big Buyouts
Lou Anna Simon, disgraced former president of Michigan State University, will get a $2.4 million retirement from MSU—so long as a court doesn't convict her for lying to investigators. On AEI.