Protecting Privacy in the Age of Too Much Information
Federal regulations keeping students’ private records private should be strengthened, not weakened.
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Responsible Minds Need to Know
Information that can keep college students safe should be made available to the proper authorities despite wishes to protect unstable students’ privacy.
A Comfortable Life?
National statistics show that faculty teach fewer classes than they did 20 years ago.
Correlation Doesn’t Mean Causation
A flawed new study, “The Undereducated American,” fails to prove that America needs to “produce” lots more college graduates.
The Money Pit
Despite the economy, the University of North Carolina still has plenty of construction projects going forth.
Merging Community Colleges Offers More Gain than Pain
A sensible proposal to cut administrative costs gets some resistance from community college administrators.
The Mind of a Plagiarist
Many students try to escape doing work by plagiarizing–but their profound ignorance often trips them up.
Should You Go to Grad School?
Think twice before pursuing an advanced degree.
Another Weak Argument for Affirmative Action
Putting some students from impoverished areas in elite colleges won’t improve public policy.
A Book President Obama Should Read
“Professor X” underscores the folly of luring hordes of weak students into college.