An End to Hotness Ratings on RateMyProfessors
After listening to complaints that called the rating for physical attractiveness sexist, the company removed its well-known chili pepper rating. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Baruch College Provost Wants to Keep Greek Life Off Campus
After a hazing incident that left one student dead in 2014, Baruch passed a moratorium on Greek activities, and it may get extended for three more years against the hopes of the student government. On the Ticker.
Changing Regulations Could Lower International Student Enrollment—And Fiscal Solvency for Colleges
Many colleges use international students to subsidize other students, but limitations on foreign student and worker visas could drive down the number of international students on campus. On Inside Higher Ed.
When a State College Does Worse than a For-Profit, No One Demands Regulation
University of Maryland University College fares worse than for-profit colleges on student debt repayment—but can avoid the stricter regulations that some policymakers demand. On National Review.
Craven Community College Gets $200,000 for Apprenticeships
The program received money from Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas to train students in industrial systems, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing technologies. On EdNC.
Elite Colleges Overlook High-Achievers from Community Colleges
Financial barriers, family obligations, and lack of outreach from elite colleges all may be stopping community college students from succeeded in high-caliber universities. On EdSurge.
Making a Cheaper Route to a Degree in North Carolina
A plan for students in eight community colleges to have automatic acceptance into NC State could be a template for ensuring a smoother transition into a four-year degree—and college completion. On the News & Observer.
Campus Selection Isn’t Corrupted by Affirmative Action
Test scores don't reveal all that is important for a university culture, and the diversity and success of American universities could be threatened by court rulings that define what colleges can and can't use for admission. On Bloomberg.
Shutting Down Anyone Who Disagrees on Campus
The changing stances of feminists depending on age has led to confrontations and attempts to silence those who dissent from orthodoxy. On UnHerd.
The Student Loan Debt “Hockey Stick”
Student loan debt has climbed precipitously since the federal government took over the industry in 2010—and its crippling effect is starting to surface. On FEE.