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What Online Learners Want

Jun 8, 2023 · Kristin MacArthur · Comments Off on What Online Learners Want

Earlier this year, the marketing firm Education Dynamics released its 12th annual Online College Students Report, which professes to identify “the demands and preferences of online college students today.” As … Continue reading “What Online Learners Want”


Will UNC Libraries Toss Their Books?

Apr 24, 2023 · Dan E. Way · Comments Off on Will UNC Libraries Toss Their Books?

If you’re of a certain vintage you might recall diminutive octogenarian Clara Peller barking the signature line on a Wendy’s commercial: “Where’s the beef?” And if you are in that … Continue reading “Will UNC Libraries Toss Their Books?”


Not All Degrees Are Meant to Be Online

Apr 21, 2023 · Chris West · Comments Off on Not All Degrees Are Meant to Be Online

Last year, I wrote an article for the Martin Center about a new university in North Carolina. This institution, Queens College of Theology, was operating under a religious exemption that … Continue reading “Not All Degrees Are Meant to Be Online”


Complete an Online Ph.D. in Under a Year—Too Good to be True?

Feb 7, 2022 · Chris West · Comments Off on Complete an Online Ph.D. in Under a Year—Too Good to be True?

In the last few years, the higher ed landscape is seeing a steady rise in the number of institutions offering online degrees. Schools like Western Governors University and Grand Canyon … Continue reading “Complete an Online Ph.D. in Under a Year—Too Good to be True?”


Building a “Robust Free Expression Culture on Campus”

Oct 22, 2021 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on Building a “Robust Free Expression Culture on Campus”

Many college campuses aren’t as hospitable to open inquiry and free expression as they should be. However, there is reason for hope. Numerous individuals and organizations across the country have … Continue reading “Building a “Robust Free Expression Culture on Campus””


A Conversation with the Chancellor of NC State University

Sep 27, 2021 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on A Conversation with the Chancellor of NC State University

Universities across North Carolina welcomed students back to campus last month for what may be the most “normal” semester since the pandemic began. And according to the chancellor of North … Continue reading “A Conversation with the Chancellor of NC State University”


How Can Professors Inspire Students to Want to Learn?

Jun 23, 2021 · George Ehrhardt · Comments Off on How Can Professors Inspire Students to Want to Learn?

COVID-19 has revolutionized how we think about online college teaching. Until last spring, two perspectives predominated. One argued that massively enrolled online classes presented by impressive teachers or prestigious universities … Continue reading “How Can Professors Inspire Students to Want to Learn?”


Reforming Dysfunctional Teacher Education: ‘Back to the Future?’

Apr 14, 2021 · Lucien Ellington · Comments Off on Reforming Dysfunctional Teacher Education: ‘Back to the Future?’

Most American children are trapped in public elementary and secondary schools that are either mediocre or dysfunctional. Readers who wonder if this statement is polemical should know that for almost … Continue reading “Reforming Dysfunctional Teacher Education: ‘Back to the Future?’”


Did You Know? The Future of Online Learning

Mar 18, 2021 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off on Did You Know? The Future of Online Learning

The overall success of online education is being hindered by the fact that some classes just aren’t meant for online instruction. If higher ed leaders can adjust online classes for … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Future of Online Learning”


Shedding Light on Lumina and Its College Agenda

Sep 4, 2020 · Erik Gilbert · Comments Off on Shedding Light on Lumina and Its College Agenda

American higher education is struggling. Even before the coronavirus struck, schools all over the country were dealing with declining enrollment. In an effort to replace lost revenue they sought out … Continue reading “Shedding Light on Lumina and Its College Agenda”

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