4 Colleges Placed on Probation by Southern Accreditor
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has released the schools that it will put on probation for this month. On Inside Higher Ed.
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Does AP Mean Anything Anymore?
Admissions officials and high school leaders question the value of Advanced Placement courses for students when they have become so commonplace that they hardly distinguish anyone. On Inside Higher Ed.
How the University Has Survived for So Long
A Reverend examines "the idea of the university" throughout its history. On Inside Higher Ed.
UNC, NC State Look for Cheaper and Easier Transferring With New Program
North Carolina Community Colleges are instituting a new program to establish a wider pipeline for students transferring to UNC and NC State. On the News & Observer.
Fixing Accreditation May Be the Trickiest Part of Higher Ed Reform
Reforming accreditation could make higher ed institutions more flexible and responsive to student and economic needs, but finding a political solution remains difficult. On The Hill.
The Overlooked College Dropout Crisis
About 48 percent of students who start a four-year degree have not finished it within six, indicating a large pot of wasted resources. On AEI.
Make College Costs More Transparent
College financial award letters treat student loans as costless to students, giving them the impression that a college degree is much cheaper than it actually is. On the Charlotte Observer.
The Importance of Academic Freedom
Sacrificing academic freedom for political correctness strangles the pursuit of truth and undermines the success of American higher education. On the Intercollegiate Review.
Why Dropping Standardized Test Requirements Is a Bad Idea
High SAT and ACT scores let students from any background access a high-quality education; dropping it means a change to "socioeconomic choreography." On National Review.
The Ease of Abusing Title IX
Students are weaponizing Title IX, using accusations to protect themselves in case another student wants to accuse them. On The Atlantic.