The Fountain of the Fallen Angel in Madrid, Spain.

How Academic Elites Are Undoing Centuries of Progress Nov 13, 2024
Professor John Ellis has been a critic of our higher-education system for many years. His book The Breakdown of Higher Education (which I reviewed here) masterfully analyzed the perverse trends … Continue reading “How Academic Elites Are Undoing Centuries of Progress”
Academic Program Reviews Are Normal Nov 11, 2024
Earlier this year, the UNC System revised its Academic Program Review (APR) policy, requiring that all 16 constituent institutions complete portfolio reviews at least every seven years. Unlike UNC Greensboro’s … Continue reading “Academic Program Reviews Are Normal”
Heritage Foundation’s College Ratings Should Be Welcomed to the Field Nov 8, 2024
In September, the Heritage Foundation launched an interactive, web-based guide to help students “Choose College with Confidence.” It currently grants nearly 300 colleges and universities one of three designations: “great … Continue reading “Heritage Foundation’s College Ratings Should Be Welcomed to the Field”