NMSU Cuts
New Mexico State University plans to cut 126 positions, 37 of which are filled, as part of efforts to cover a budget shortfall of $12.1 million. In the Chronicle of Higher Ed.
Headlines
Meadows Bill Relieves Students
North Carolina Representative Mark Meadows has sponsored a bill to ensure that full-time college students are not classified under the Affordable Care Act as full-time employees. On Carolina Journal.
Scandal Hurts Universities
According to a Harvard Business School study, scandals on college campuses that receive extensive media coverage lead to decreases in the number of applications that college receives. On Campus Reform.
Fair Chance Pledge
"If I were working in a college or university admissions office today...I would have real concerns about whether admitting these offenders is really a very good idea," writes Vic Brown. On Phi Beta Cons.
Chairmanship Revoked
A Troy University professor has lost his economics department chairmanship after his comments at a free enterprise conference are leaked. On Inside Higher Ed.
UNC Gets Spokesperson
Kevin Howell has been appointed Senior Vice President of External Affairs for the UNC System, a newly created position that will act as a spokesperson for the UNC system. ON WCHL.
A Cheaper Ride
"Lower tuition will increase access, won’t it? And isn’t greater access the mantra of politicians, faculty, and administrators? Maybe not, since a lot of people are grousing about it," writes Jane Shaw. On Phi Beta Cons
Finances Improve
According to a new Moody's report, public and private colleges saw their median revenues outpace median expenses in 2015. On Inside Higher Ed.
Tyranny on Film
A new documentary explores the ‘tyranny’ of Brown University’s censorship culture. On the College Fix.
Public Accountability
"When public universities are run like private academic playgrounds, and boards act as unelected taxing authorities, perhaps it’s time for a higher power to weigh in," writes Helen Dragas. In the Washington Post.