A New Accreditor Has Money in Mind
Annual federal spending on various tuition-subsidy programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (1965) now exceeds $130 billion. Last year, the Biden administration proposed new Financial Value Transparency…
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Yes to “Equality”
Dear Members of the UNC Board of Governors, I am writing to express my strong interest in the replacement of the UNC System Policy on Diversity and Inclusion (300.8.5) with…
Why Must Social Workers Believe in Leftist Shibboleths?
At nearly all American colleges and universities, the “soft” disciplines have been overrun by “progressives” who insist that their beliefs alone must be taught, whether or not they’re pertinent to…
UNC Can’t Ban Its Way to Civility
One of Ronald Reagan’s most memorable quips was that “the nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” Terrifying indeed,…
Toward Effective Program Reviews
Vision matters in bad times as well as good. When applications and enrollments are high, tuition rolling in, and student loans plentiful, colleges and universities build programs and hire personnel…
Which States Are Enacting the Best DEI Bans?
A wave of bills combating “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) efforts on college campuses have made their way into several state legislatures this year. Bills introduced in states such as…
As Universities Falter, Grifters Prosper
Patrick Bet-David is no wallflower. He says what he means, and he appears to mean what he says. A major critic of the education system, he wants you to know…
Teaching American Democracy in the UNC System
I would like to say something you don’t often hear from UNC-System faculty these days: I agree with the Board of Governors. At its February 28 meeting, the Board’s Committee…
New Hope for Less-Selective Colleges
It’s hardly front-page news that trust in higher education is at an all-time low. But what is overlooked is just how dire the situation is for small, private colleges with…
Students Want More Grad-School Outcomes Transparency
Graduate school is often considered a helpful step in furthering one’s career. Students pursue graduate degrees with the hopes of better job opportunities, promotions, and financial returns on their investment.…