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Cheaters Never Prosper—Or Do They?

Feb 2, 2022 · Loretta G. Breuning · Comments Off on Cheaters Never Prosper—Or Do They?

Students can survive by cheating unless their professors enforce academic integrity standards. We presume such enforcement exists, but my personal experience suggests otherwise. Let’s be honest: professors face unpleasant consequences … Continue reading “Cheaters Never Prosper—Or Do They?”


Reform in 2022: Our Hopes for the New Year

Dec 31, 2021 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on Reform in 2022: Our Hopes for the New Year

While the year 2021 wasn’t quite as tumultuous and unpredictable as 2020,  the higher education landscape continues to look very different: overall enrollment continues to drop and countless institutions have … Continue reading “Reform in 2022: Our Hopes for the New Year”


Are College Exit Exams a Valid Measure of Learning? It’s Complicated

Dec 3, 2021 · Richard Phelps · Comments Off on Are College Exit Exams a Valid Measure of Learning? It’s Complicated

Given the enormity of the public and private investment in US higher education, of course we should evaluate its effectiveness. But, how? It is claimed that over 200 higher education … Continue reading “Are College Exit Exams a Valid Measure of Learning? It’s Complicated”


How Higher Education is Going to Change

Nov 19, 2021 · George Leef · Comments Off on How Higher Education is Going to Change

Predictions that American higher education is on the verge of great change have been heard for quite a few years, but so far the system doesn’t look much different than … Continue reading “How Higher Education is Going to Change”


Making a College Degree More Valuable the Wrong Way

Oct 20, 2021 · Walt Gardner · Comments Off on Making a College Degree More Valuable the Wrong Way

It’s old news by now that the wage premium attached to a college degree largely depends on the field of study. Engineering and health care, for example, are far more … Continue reading “Making a College Degree More Valuable the Wrong Way”


The Scuba Model of Higher Education

May 21, 2021 · Preston Cooper · Comments Off on The Scuba Model of Higher Education

Scuba diving ought to be very dangerous. Recreational diving involves submerging to depths of up to 60 feet. If something goes wrong at that depth, a quick return to the … Continue reading “The Scuba Model of Higher Education”


Did You Know? The Ignorance of College Graduates

Oct 22, 2020 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on Did You Know? The Ignorance of College Graduates

Students are paying a higher price tag for college, but is the quality of their education also increasing, or at least staying stable? A lot of indicators suggest “no.” During … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Ignorance of College Graduates”


It’s Time to Start a New University

Sep 9, 2020 · Jacob Howland · Comments Off on It’s Time to Start a New University

Two viruses—one biological, the other ideological—have delivered a mortal blow to American higher education. Hundreds, maybe thousands, of colleges and universities will soon be wiped out by an unprecedented combination … Continue reading “It’s Time to Start a New University”


The Better Teacher: A Professor or Another Student?

Sep 6, 2019 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on The Better Teacher: A Professor or Another Student?

Professors, particularly at research universities, wear many hats. On the one hand, they are instructors, entrusted to pass on knowledge to their students. On the other hand, they are researchers … Continue reading “The Better Teacher: A Professor or Another Student?”


Should We Stop Asking College Students to Evaluate Their Instructors?

Feb 16, 2018 · Fabio Rojas · Comments Off on Should We Stop Asking College Students to Evaluate Their Instructors?

At the end of every semester, at nearly every college in the country, millions and millions of students fill out student evaluations of teachers. These forms ask very sensible questions. … Continue reading “Should We Stop Asking College Students to Evaluate Their Instructors?”

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