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A Dreamer of the Golden Dream: Jerry Brown’s Future for Higher Education

Mar 28, 2018 · David Clemens · Comments Off

The title of this article alludes to Joan Didion’s famous essay about “love and death in the golden land,” a cautionary tale about the wreckage left behind when dreams collide … Continue reading “A Dreamer of the Golden Dream: Jerry Brown’s Future for Higher Education”

Undoing “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Requires Alumni Effort May 29, 2023
An historic battle is waging over the future of higher education in the U.S. And the stakes couldn’t be higher. The presenting issues are critical social justice theory and freedom … Continue reading “Undoing “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Requires Alumni Effort”
How Our College Leaders “Cull the Herd” May 26, 2023
Every so often, one of our college leaders blurts out the truth about their feelings and beliefs. In their public pronouncements, they always try to appear reasonable, when they’re actually … Continue reading “How Our College Leaders “Cull the Herd””
The Department of Education’s “Secret Shoppers” May 25, 2023
Students around the country pay top dollar and take on mountains of debt to earn a degree. They hope doing so will pay dividends in the future. But some colleges … Continue reading “The Department of Education’s “Secret Shoppers””