The Weakness of Ideas in Low-Quality Universities
Rather than confronting bad and wrong ideas on campus, universities tend to compromise and inculcate them in students and professors. On Frontpage Mag.
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High Pay for Public University Presidents Doesn’t Mean More Donations
Paying a high salary to get a strong fundraiser president is a strategy that doesn't pay off, a study argues. On Inside Higher Ed.
Some Businesses Pushing Rural Residents to a College Degree to Fill Jobs
Filling skilled labor jobs in rural areas can be difficult because urban workers don't always want to move so far; now, some companies want to build a local worker base by getting locals into college. On the Hechinger Report.
Community Colleges Dedicate More Funds to Instruction, Student Services than 4-Year Colleges
The lack of research responsibilities for teachers means that community colleges dedicate 42 percent of their budget expenses to instruction, compared to 28 percent at 4-year colleges. On Community College Daily.
Abolish College Accreditation and Be Done with It
The process of accreditation has conflicts of interest and lacks transparency; establishing a few basic, general requirements for federal funding could make it unnecessary to require accreditation. On Minding the Campus.
The Trouble of Not Drinking in Academia
Non-drinking scholars call conferences and networking events a "minefield;" making connections can be difficult. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Colleges Cut Sticker Price, but Not Necessarily Actual Tuition Costs
Few colleges require most students to pay the full tuition price, and cutting advertised price might make them look more appealing even though tuition revenues from students won't change. On WBUR.
Free Community Colleges Will Make Graduation Harder for Good Students
California's plan to expand free community college will make it more difficult for students to get into classes while making it easier for students to avoid having "skin in the game." On Reason.
Duke Professor Steps Down After Asking Students Not to Speak Chinese
After unnamed professors complained, a Duke professor and director of graduate studies asked foreign students to speak in English in study areas. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Trouble with How Universities Are Judged on Improving Opportunity for Low-Income Students
Commonly used measures for judging whether a college does enough to enroll low-income students can give some colleges too much credit while ignoring others. On Education Next.