Title IX And the Higher Education Act
How campuses should handle complaints of sexual assault has become the central issue in negotiating a reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. On Inside Higher Ed.
Headlines
Mandatory Compliance
Administrators at American University want to require professors to address students by their “chosen name and pronouns.” Former Ed Dept. official, Adam Kissel, expressed concerns over such a policy. On the College Fix.
Grade Inflation at Work
Students are spending less time studying, but have higher grades. Researchers point to grade inflation. On the Atlantic.
Pros and Cons of Advanced Placement
In a forthcoming book "Learning in the Fast Lane", authors Chester Finn Jr. and Andrew Scanlan of the Fordham Institute analyze the benefits and drawbacks of AP credit. On Inside Higher Ed.
NC Dual Enrollment
McDowell Technical Community College partners with local high schools to give students the ability to enroll in its machining program. It's part of the state's dual enrollment program. On EdNC
Connecting Tribal Colleges
Tribal colleges that struggle connecting to Wi-Fi might be included in the Federal Communications Commission’s E-Rate program. On Diverse Issues in Education.
Smaller Governing Board
Some liberal arts colleges are struggling. Some believe that cutting the size of the governing board will help. On Inside Higher Ed.
UNCC Chancellor Retiring
UNC Charlotte chancellor, Phil Dubois, announced that he plans on retiring at the end of June 2020. On the Triangle Business Journal.
Reduce Student Loan Risk
Senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Beth Akers, writes that it's important to not just talk about reducing student debt, but also about reducing the risks involved. On the Washington Post.
Many Career Paths for PhDs
PhD students have more than one job and career path open to them, according to new data from the Council of Graduate Schools. On Inside Higher Ed.