Bullish or Bearish on Apprenticeships?
Some see COVID-19 as an opportunity, but others think remote apprenticeships could weaken the benefit. On Inside Higher Ed.
Headlines
U of Alaska System to Cut 40 Programs
The reductions will save $25 million for the three universities. On the Associated Press.
The Problem with College Statements on Racism
Glenn Loury argues against platitutdes from college leaders who assert, without question, very arguable positions. On City Journal.
Re-opening Plans Not Set in Stone
Colleges don't want to promise anything and want to be flexible to get students back on campus. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Two New Community College Presidents
Durham Tech CC and Southeastern CC both have new leaders at the helm. On NCCC.
As College Commitments Roll in, the Data Are Mixed
Some colleges are doing just fine while others have seen a more concerning dip, but no clear trend has yet emerged with freshman enrollment yet. On Inside Higher Ed.
The COVID-19 Threat to Regional Colleges
Public colleges have been struggling for a few years with falling enrollments and cost difficulties, and the coronavirus has made these problems existential for some. On Pew.
Campuses Aren’t Open, But Student Athletes Are Back
Athletes have returned for voluntary training, though some question just how voluntary the sessions are. On NPR.
More Training for NC Community College Police
The state board dedicated $100,000 to training for de-escalation and community interaction. On EdNC.
When a Professor Gets Demoted without an Official Complaint
At the University of Alberta, two students off-handedly complained about a feminist anthropology professor—then the administration dismissed her from her service role on campus. On the Centre for Free Expression.