University Wants to Install Security Cameras to Police ‘Hate and Bias Incidents’
Westfield State University in Massachusetts wants to add 400 security cameras around campus in an effort to make the school safer and to calm protests. On PJ Media.
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GOP Looks to Add Performance-Funding Standards to Colleges
In reauthorization the Higher Education Act, Republicans look to incorporate tighter funding standards for public colleges while lessening for-profit regulations and improving funding for career training. On Inside Higher Ed.
Employers May Overestimate the Value of a College Degree
Employers may not take into account failed hires of college graduates when weighing who to hire, overlooking alternative qualified applicants. On The Atlantic.
Senate Passes Tax Bill Opposed by Higher Ed Groups
The bill taxes university endowments, but it does not change current law regarding graduate student tuition waivers and taxes on business activities unrelated to a college's mission. On Inside Higher Ed.
Colleges Fail to Uphold Their Own Speech Protections
As an incident in Rhode Island shows, college officials are reluctant to follow their own policies protecting critical speech, and the Department of Education could do more to remind them of their obligations. On National Review.
Duke Still Unsure of Who Will Replace Robert E. Lee Chapel Statue
Duke University officials will leave the space empty that was formerly occupied by a statue of Robert E. Lee as they search for someone more representative of the university's values. On WRAL.
Yes, Ideological Bias in Hiring Discourages Conservative Professors
Though many factors affect the ideological skew of academic departments, many job postings carry a connotation of "no conservatives need apply." On Powerline.
Dual-Enrollment May Not Offer High-Quality Education to Students
A report from the College Board declares more data and research is needed to determine whether dual-enrollment programs offer high-quality classes and improve graduation rates. On the College Board.
Dual-Enrollment Saves Students Money, but Not States
While dual-enrollment programs allow students to save money on college tuition, states have found no corresponding benefit to their budgets. On Brookings.
Threat of Lawsuits Could Push Colleges to Reform Sports
A growing number of lawsuits over football injuries and long-term effects could see colleges shy away from embracing college football as they do now. On Inside Higher Ed.