Silliness washing over Duke in Fall 2003
So far this semester folks at Duke University have been so awash in concerns over racism, sexism, and homophobia, that Duke has risked appearing like a parody of the “politically correct” university.
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Why UNC-CH leftists are right to complain about Coulter’s visit
UNC-CH leftists are incensed about the decision to fund Coulter’s speech. Why should they pay — through their student fees — to support Coulter, whose views they find odious?
In other words, they’re sounding like conservatives, who’ve been objecting to their being made to support leftist causes through student fees for years.
Inquiry #16: General Education Requirements at NC Public Universities: What Do Students Get in the Core Curriculum?
Colleges and universities ought to provide their students with a well-rounded education that will equip them for good citizenship and a productive life. Historically, many schools have done that by establishing a core curriculum of courses covering the fields of knowledge that an educated person should be familiar with: American history, the classics of our literature, natural science and mathematics, logic, fine arts, and the social sciences. Throughout the UNC system, few schools insist that their students take courses that would be regarded as crucial components of a sound education.
Why it’s so hard to get a sound general education from UNC schools
Under today’s assumptions, it isn’t enough to teach history. History incorporates things outside the aegis. But “Third World History” and “African American History” (which address racism), “History of Women in America” (which addresses sexism), and “Lesbians in History” (which addresses homophobia) will do.
Poking fun at campus news items in verse
Lyrically dealing with UNCG and N.C. A&T’s desire for bell towers, UNC-CH’s desire for a cancer center, and a young man’s desire for UNC-CH.
Pillowtex: Don’t Forget the Benefits of Freer Trade
Why would our country’s leaders agree to trade deals that have resulted in the loss of so many jobs? International trade agreements involve costs and benefits for the American economy. Costs include the loss of jobs to countries that can manufacture certain products more cheaply than in the United States. But what are often ignored are the benefits of freer world trade.
UNC schools promise strong general education, but do they deliver?
Suppose that you have dropped your son or daughter off at one of the campuses of the University of North Carolina system. You have plenty to worry about: housing, roommates, clothing, money, and so forth. It’s quite a load.
At the risk of further depressing you, there’s one more thing that you should be worrying about, but probably aren’t. That is the college curriculum.
Office for Civil Rights Trumpets Students’ Rights Over College Codes
A resounding affirmation of free-speech rights on college campuses was recently made by the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.
Economic woes greater for universities, students outside N.C.
North Carolina’s colleges and universities are hardly the only ones in the nation affected by an economic downturn in their home state. A report released this summer shows how many public universities and colleges across the country received cuts, some substantial, in their budgets.
Harmony Remains Elusive, But N.C. State Still Celebrates
The Division of Student Affairs at North Carolina State University will be “Celebrating Race and Ethnicity” this semester. Really. It has even developed a full slate of programs by which to celebrate these all-important nouns.