The DETERRENT Act, a higher-ed bill introduced in Congress by California Republican Michelle Steel, has recently advanced out of committee. Formally known as the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue … Continue reading “Understanding the DETERRENT Act”
Student organizations play a major role in shaping a campus environment outside of the classroom. Students’ participation in athletics, activism, extra-curricular learning, events, and other activities is typically organized by … Continue reading “Student-Organization Funding Must Be Viewpoint-Neutral”
When students and parents plan for the cost of college, they mostly consider “tuition and fees” as a single expense for the academic part of university attendance and “living expenses” … Continue reading “They Have to Get Money Somehow”
North Carolina State University’s campus is nestled in the heart of downtown Raleigh, but its physical footprint continues to grow and will eventually span from Hillsborough Street to U.S. Highway … Continue reading “NC State and the Great Land Grab”
At the UNC system Board of Governors meeting on January 18, a new funding model was proposed, with some adjustments and feedback discussed at a follow-up meeting on February 23. … Continue reading “Incentivizing Quality Education: UNC System Proposes New Funding Strategy”
On February 6, the Raleigh News & Observer asked whether the North Carolina legislature has “done enough to actually damage the University of North Carolina System’s traditionally stellar quality during … Continue reading “No, the NC Legislature Hasn’t “Harmed” Public Universities”
Collegiate esports—competitive video gaming—has grown dramatically in recent years. Small private colleges and large state universities alike have built programs to attract students, grow name recognition, and pull in sponsorships. … Continue reading “The Edifice Complex Has Come for Esports”
The college campus has become a battleground between the United States and China. Donations, research funding, and international students give colleges a much-needed financial and enrollment boost, but the connection … Continue reading “Security Concerns with China Limiting Student Learning”
The University of North Carolina system includes 16 universities, from large campuses with high research activity to small liberal arts institutions. They differ in many ways, from location to student … Continue reading “Did You Know? Not All UNC Students Get the Same Funding”
Legislators returned to Raleigh last week for the beginning of a special session. Education was at the top of the agenda, with the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee meeting Tuesday … Continue reading “How the North Carolina Legislature Can Improve Higher Education in 2018”