Getting Online Education Right
Leaders in higher education join Martin Center president Jenna A. Robinson to discuss the current state of online education.
Program for Public Discourse at UNC-Chapel Hill
Shannon Watkins interviews UNC-Chapel Hill professor Sarah Treul about the university’s Program for Public Discourse and how it contributes to the mission of a liberal arts education.
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.”
Student Loan Forgiveness and the Future of Higher Ed
Jenna Robinson analyzes recent proposals on student loan forgiveness made by both Joe Biden and Senate Democratic leaders.
Protecting Student Athletes’ Rights: Interview with Donna Lopiano
Shannon Watkins interviews the president of the Drake Group, Donna Lopiano, about legislative steps that can be taken to protect the rights of student athletes.
Free Speech and Liberal Education: A Plea for Intellectual Diversity and Tolerance
Dr. Donald Downs discussed his latest book, Free Speech and Liberal Education: A Plea for Intellectual Diversity and Tolerance, on January 14 during a Martin Center webinar.
Downs is the Alexander Meiklejohn Professor of Political Science Emeritus and affiliate professor of law and journalism emeritus at the University of Wisconsin‐Madison as well as the lead faculty advisor to the Free Speech and Open Inquiry Project of the Institute for Humane Studies in Washington, D.C.
Speaking Out Against Censorship in Academia
Shannon Watkins interviews University of Houston professor Adam Ellwanger about an open letter he wrote decrying censorship in academia.
Student Anxiety Is a Growing Issue
Shannon Watkins interviews Anthony Hennen, the Martin Center’s Managing Editor, about an article he wrote on student anxiety.
Students Are Clueless About History
Shannon Watkins discusses the causes and effects of widespread historical ignorance.
Bolstering the Board: Interview with Jay Schalin
Shannon Watkins interviews Jay Schalin, the Martin Center’s Director of Policy Analysis, about his recent report entitled “Bolstering the Board: Trustees Are Academia’s Best Hope for Reform.”
The report can be found here: https://www.jamesgmartin.center/2020/07/bolstering-the-board-trustees-are-academias-best-hope-for-reform/