Paul Quinn College Expands Work College Concept to Second Campus
A second campus will open in Plano, Texas as part of president Michael Sorrell's plan to create a national network. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Teaching Students to Disagree
One of the most valuable things a university can teach is civil dialogue, but many have not lived up to the expectation of doing so. On the News & Observer.
How Social Justice Became Opposed to Truth
The tension of social justice ideology in its outlook on society means it will sacrifice truth for success on campus. On Heterodox Academy.
Most Americans Think Higher Ed Going in Wrong Direction
Democrats are upset about high costs and Republicans about politicization. On Inside Higher Ed.
Deregistering Student Groups at U of Iowa
Student groups must affirm a human rights policy that requires open admission to any student, even if religious groups want to keep membership limited to religious students. On the American Conservative.
Koch Foundation to Make Future Grants Public
Koch announces more transparency and will make its agreements publicly available, but critics remain unmoved. On Inside Higher Ed.
NC to use $7 Million for Finish Line Grants
The grants will give students who have almost finished their degree some extra funding in case of emergencies. On Education Dive.
Survey: Employers Don’t Use Credentials Consistently
Though 55 percent of employers use industry-specific certificates for hiring employees, many weren't aware of them or preferred to do the training themselves. On Inside Higher Ed.
Half of Students’ Credits Don’t Transfer, but the Stats Are Improving
With transfer rates at community colleges around 33 percent, making sure colleges establish a core of transferable credits make it more likely that students can graduate while saving money. On the Education Commission of the States.
The Big Universities Don’t Do the Most with Research Funds
Schools like West Virginia University have a bigger return from research funds compared to some Ivy League schools that attract funding based on reputation. On Bloomberg.