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A Win for Accreditation Choice in North Carolina

Oct 12, 2023 · Adam Kissel · Comments Off on A Win for Accreditation Choice in North Carolina

On Sept. 29, North Carolina governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 8. HB8 will probably be best known for adding the Pornography Age Verification Enforcement Act to state law, but … Continue reading “A Win for Accreditation Choice in North Carolina”


They Have to Get Money Somehow

Oct 9, 2023 · Chris Corrigan · Comments Off on They Have to Get Money Somehow

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”


Celebrating 20 Years of Academic Renewal

Sep 21, 2023 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on Celebrating 20 Years of Academic Renewal

Since 2003, the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal has been a voice for excellence in higher education. We are dedicated to promoting knowledge over credentials, restoring genuine liberal … Continue reading “Celebrating 20 Years of Academic Renewal”


Faculty Are Not Fleeing the South

Sep 14, 2023 · Joseph M. Knippenberg · Comments Off on Faculty Are Not Fleeing the South

Last week, American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapters and faculty unions in four Southern states released the results of a survey purporting to reinforce the notion of a higher-ed … Continue reading “Faculty Are Not Fleeing the South”


Does Tenure Matter?

Sep 6, 2023 · Mark McNeilly · Comments Off on Does Tenure Matter?

In many red-leaning states around the country, lawmakers have proposed modifying or ending tenure. In my home state of North Carolina, House Bill 715 was under consideration but appears to … Continue reading “Does Tenure Matter?”


An Interview with the New NCCCS President

Jul 24, 2023 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on An Interview with the New NCCCS President

The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) has named, once again, a new president. Three years ago, the NCCCS said goodbye to President Peter Hans when he accepted the role … Continue reading “An Interview with the New NCCCS President”


The practice of DEI needs to be examined

Jun 4, 2023 · Letters to the Editor · Comments Off on The practice of DEI needs to be examined

To the editor: Thank you for sharing this perceptive essay. The recent emergence of DEI hierarchy is becoming the predominant issue not only across higher education, but in corporate governance … Continue reading “The practice of DEI needs to be examined”


A Florida Bill to Promote Fairness on Campus

May 5, 2023 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on A Florida Bill to Promote Fairness on Campus

Earlier this week, the Florida legislature passed a bill that may become a model for the nation. House Bill 931, sponsored by State Representative Spencer Roach, requires universities to host … Continue reading “A Florida Bill to Promote Fairness on Campus”


Accreditation Reform Is Alive in North Carolina

Apr 27, 2023 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on Accreditation Reform Is Alive in North Carolina

On April 10, three N.C. senators filed a bill to reform college and university accreditation in North Carolina. Though the bill was recently pulled from this week’s legislative calendar, its … Continue reading “Accreditation Reform Is Alive in North Carolina”


Defaulting on the NC Teaching Fellows scholarship has drastic consequences

Apr 2, 2023 · Letters to the Editor · Comments Off on Defaulting on the NC Teaching Fellows scholarship has drastic consequences

To the editor: My name is Kendra Wiggins and I am a former NC Teaching fellow recipient. I really appreciate this article highlighting some of the pitfalls of the program. … Continue reading “Defaulting on the NC Teaching Fellows scholarship has drastic consequences”

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