March Madness Coaches Making Almost $100 Million
Head coaches at colleges who made the NCAA Tournament are well-compensated, and most of the money comes from public funds. On Reason.
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College Students Building Norms of Civil Discourse
Turned off by the heated arguments on social media, students at dozens of colleges have developed clubs to engage others they disagree with and lower partisan rancor. On The Washington Post.
Community College Head Wants More Funds for Workforce Training
Peter Hans, the president of North Carolina's community college system, wants to grow the training for certifications and credentials to equal community college degree programs. On EdNC.
Did Columbia Cancel a Panel after Pressure from the Turkish Government?
Officials pointed to "irregularities" in the planning process, but it's not clear whether there were any problems with how the event was organized. On Inside Higher Ed.
Update Apprenticeships or Expand the Program?
Congress is debating whether to create a new federal apprenticeship program or whether to reform the currently existing one. On Community College Daily.
Giving the Humanities a Future
The humanities need to inspire students again and offer them value to interest them if the field wants to regain its foothold on campus. On Inside Higher Ed.
Students Picking Majors on Very Little Information
Though choosing a field of study shapes a student's college life, many of them are easily influenced and don't rationally consider their choices. On The Washington Post.
Academic Freedom Confronts Protecting Students
A professor using the n-word when quoting James Baldwin has caused an uproar at Augsburg University in Minnesota. On the Minnesota Star Tribune.
The Future of Students and Funding for North Carolina’s Community Colleges
A changing student body and funding for colleges will force the community college system to adapt. On Ed NC.
Colleges Look to Outsourcing for Saving on Costs
A recent survey found that 83 percent of colleges are entering more partnerships with private firms for things like online education, student housing, and analytics. On Education Dive.