The Changes Within Higher Ed
Some big changes remain elusive, but smaller changes in the classroom have spread in the last few years. On Inside Higher Ed.
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Hyper-competitive Colleges Mean Tuition Revenue Won’t Grow
Students have become more sensitive to price changes, which is limiting how much colleges can push up tuition and fees. On Education Dive.
How Universities Shape Local Politics
Local communities can shape universities, but universities have similar power in determining the politics of an area. On Heterodox Academy.
The New Locker and Weight Rooms for UNC Football
The upgraded facilities were necessary for recruiting new players, head coach Mack Brown said. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Professor Gets Heat for Using N-Word in James Baldwin Discussion
Quoting Baldwin, a professor at the New School upset a white student and the university started an investigation. On Inside Higher Ed.
After Lawsuit, Duke Creates Office of Research for Oversight
The office will have guidelines and standards for research to avoid misconduct. On the Duke Chronicle.
Middle-Class Debt Keeps Climbing, and Student Debt the Highest
Debt can be a vote of confidence in the economy, but high aggregate debt levels mean higher risk. On The Wall Street Journal.
Wyoming Requires Students to Take Computer Science
The goal is to keep more students in state and prepare the state economy to move away from coal dependence. On The New York Times.
Why Are Colleges Giving Up on Standardized Tests?
Some schools want to increase diversity or widen their application pool, which can add staff members needed for the application process. On Education Dive.
The Growing Trend of Required FAFSA Application for High School Graduation
To boost college enrollment figures, some states want to make all students apply for federal financial aid before they can graduate high school. On The New York Times.