Peering into the Crystal Ball
In recent years, there have been quite a few books on the ways in which innovation will change higher education. Richard DeMillo’s Abelard to Apple is, I think, the most intriguing one…
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Ivory Tower Meets White House
With the 2012 presidential election fast approaching, it’s time to see what the candidates think about higher education.
When Universities Get Defensive
Higher education reform efforts in Texas show how universities react to criticism.
The Buckley Approach to Higher Ed Reform
William F. Buckley, Jr.’s provocative book God and Man at Yale turned 60 last month.
How Colleges Rip Off Donors
Universities can use gifts inappropriately, warns an expert in philanthropic history.
Affirmative Action for Today
Professor James Sterba responds to George Leef’s arguments against preferences to achieve socio-economic diversity.
I’m Still Not Convinced
George Leef responds to Professor Sterba.
Humanities Research: To What End?
A new paper shows that the research imperative in academe has high costs but little benefit.
My Personal Right-Wing Conspiracy
A student leader describes helping a small conservative movement grow on the ultra-liberal UNC-Chapel Hill campus.
Letter to My Students
“Obtaining an education is hard work and there is no short cut.”