Fifteen years ago, American higher education was beset with serious problems, especially rising costs, politicization of the curriculum, the mania over diversity, and falling academic standards. At that time, however, … Continue reading “Free Speech and Liberal Education–Two Endangered Pillars of Society”
Education schools have become one of the most politicized corners of academia, and The Politicization of University Schools of Education: The Long March through the Education Schools reveals the extent of … Continue reading “The Politicization of University Schools of Education: The Long March through the Education Schools”
If anyone needed a reminder that American colleges and universities have become expert at wasting time and money, my recent experience with mandatory “sexual assault training” might supply it. I … Continue reading “My University Wastes Time and Money on Sexual Assault Training”
At the school where I taught for almost 35 years, the University of Wisconsin—Madison, campus leaders continue their rush to respond to the BlackOut demands put forth by black student … Continue reading “New Diversity Initiatives Hurt the University of Wisconsin’s Campus Climate”
Last month, just before the new academic year began, the University of Chicago’s dean of students, John Ellison, sent a letter (reproduced in this piece) to all incoming students. It … Continue reading “The University of Chicago’s Support for Free Speech Sparks Opposition”
Walker’s proposal would make every member of the UW system a public authority—a designation that would allow the state’s universities to take bureaucratic control of their own operations. This would effectively wash away the state’s control over major decisions such as tuition rates, hiring and firing practices, employee compensation, purchasing goods and materials, and construction projects.
In July, I wrote about the pressure that University of Wisconsin officials have been exerting on the faculty for greater “equity” on campus.
The University of Wisconsin’s latest diversity plan calls for “equity” in high-demand majors and the distribution of grades.
Should students be permitted to use their phones to record what goes on in classes?