“Green Light” Campuses
FIRE recently gave UNC Charlotte and East Carolina University a "green light" for free speech. Now, North Carolina is the state with the most "green light" colleges.
In the News and Observer.
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Highly Paid College Leaders
College leaders in Texas receive some of the highest base salaries in the country. In fact, several top executives earn more than $700,000 a year.
In the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Low-Cost Colleges
According to Preston Cooper, colleges in Wyoming and Florida provide the best savings for in-state students.
On Intellectual Takeout.
Fair Title IX Investigations
College lawyers argue that Title IX investigations must be conducted fairly, keeping the rights of both the accused and the accusee in mind. In the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Bill to Protect Student Journalists Vetoed
Last month, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey vetoed a bill that "would have protected student journalists from being punished for criticizing their schools."
On Campus Reform.
Grant Withdrawn From UNC Chapel Hill
The Trump Administration withdrew a $900,000 grant from a program at UNC Chapel Hill called "Countering Violent Extremism," which was going to teach students about jihadist propaganda and white supremacy.
In the News and Observer.
OCR Budget Cuts Justified
Hans Bader argues that the budget cuts made to the Office for Civil Rights are justifiable because the department spends large amounts of taxpayer money on unnecessary and overreaching investigations. On Intellectual Takeout.
Online Community Colleges
California and Pennsylvania are instituting online-only community colleges in an effort to boost enrollment and make higher education more available to students.
On Inside Higher Ed.
Reform the American Bar Association
Allen Mendenhall, an associate dean at Faulkner University, argues that the American Bar Association needs to be reformed and that its accreditation authority should be eliminated. On the Online Library of Law and Liberty.
Will Board of Governors Have its Own Staff?
The new state budget includes a provision that allows the UNC Board of Governors to hire its own staff. The subject will likely be debated in upcoming meetings after new members are sworn in. In the News and Observer.