College Faculties Archives — The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal

Loyalty Oaths Return with Faculty “Diversity Statements”

Mar 29, 2017 · George Leef · Comments Off

One of the worst features of America in the 1940s and 50s was the persistent demand for national loyalty oaths. In those days, people were expected to declare their support … Continue reading “Loyalty Oaths Return with Faculty “Diversity Statements””

College Faculties Are Mostly Leftist and Becoming More So

Nov 11, 2016 · George Leef · Comments Off

A paper recently published in Econ Journal Watch, “Faculty Voter Registration in Economics, History, Journalism, Law, and Psychology,” shows that something almost everyone believes to be true—that college faculties in the … Continue reading “College Faculties Are Mostly Leftist and Becoming More So”

The Way Forward for Religious Institutions Mar 24, 2023
Traditional religion in this country has never been more under attack than it is today, with the recent passage of the 2022 “Respect for Marriage Act.” Despite its half-hearted nod … Continue reading “The Way Forward for Religious Institutions”
North Carolina Strikes a Blow Against Credentialism Mar 23, 2023
Last week, following an executive order by Gov. Roy Cooper, North Carolina joined a growing movement to pull down unnecessary barriers to public employment. Bearing the modest title “Recognizing the … Continue reading “North Carolina Strikes a Blow Against Credentialism”
How a Private College Mandated Civics Instruction Mar 22, 2023
In the fall of 2020, Cairn University in southeastern Pennsylvania implemented a revised core curriculum that introduced, among other things, a new required course in civics and government. Reactions to … Continue reading “How a Private College Mandated Civics Instruction”