For One Student, Georgia Tech Becomes Big Brother
A student activist found that his school had been monitoring his social media accounts, questioning why taxpayer dollars were used to follow his online presence. On Inside Higher Ed.
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How Community College Acts as a ‘Segregation Machine’
Disproportionate numbers of African-American and Latino students get pushed into remedial classes, where many lose interest and drop out of school. On the Hechinger Report.
Community College Completion Rate After 6 Years: 38%
Of those who completed their program, 70 percent did so at their starting institution, and the other 30 percent finished at another institution, usually a 4-year. On Community College Daily.
Duke Signs $91 Million Agreement for New Dorms
Two six-story buildings will hold housing for 500 students. On Triangle Business Journal.
Enrollment Decline Hits Its 6th Consecutive Year
Almost 224,000 fewer students enrolled for undergraduate classes this year, but more students enrolled in bachelor's degree programs and fewer in associate and certificate programs. On Inside Higher Ed.
Politics and Protest on Campus
An interview with John McWhorter, a linguist at Columbia University. On Heterodox Academy.
The Value of Going to College
College is not only signaling—it teaches lifelong skills. On Bloomberg.
NCAA Sanctions Hit a UNC School, but Not the UNC
The NCAA punished the University of Northern Colorado for academic fraud in its men's basketball program, drawing critics to point out the harsh penalty compared to the University of North Carolina. On the Charlotte Observer.
Even When Legal, Colleges Ban Marijuana Use on Campus
For fear of losing federal funding, colleges in states where marijuana is legal continue to prohibit its use. On Inside Higher Ed.
Tennessee Technical Colleges Now Come with a Warranty
Technical college graduates who fail a licensing exam within one year, or whose employer thinks their skills are weak, can return to their program for free. On the Knoxville News.