Privatizing for the Public Good?
The greater autonomy that some universities won after the last recession may be an attractive option as state appropriations shrink.
Author Profile
David Koon
David Koon joined the Pope Center in June 2009. David was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but has spent most of his life in Gastonia, North Carolina. He recently graduated with a degree in history and a minor in geography from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before joining the Pope Center as a research associate, David worked as a research intern for the Pope Center and the John Locke Foundation. He is currently participating in the Koch Associate Program sponsored by the Charles G. Koch Foundation.Articles by David Koon
Heavy Hand at the Controls
A new study suggests that European governments’ pronouncements about freeing up universities have not led to much autonomy.
Does Writing Need a Curriculum?
An ambitious but amorphous program is losing favor, and colleges are trying out other ways of teaching students how to write.
T is for Texas…and Transparency
A new law is passed in Texas requiring that public colleges post course syllabi online.
Retreat, But No Surrender for Military History
After several decades of disappearing from college campuses, the study of military history is poised to make a comeback.
On the Brink of Disaster?
The evidence for a sharp rise in college closures due to the recession is decidedly mixed.
Distance Education Still Has a Long Way to Go
A former UNC student says online courses lack the educational quality of regular classes.
Battle of the Books
A UNC senior reveals some trends in textbook prices and the ways students try to beat them.
Opportunities Lost in the Ivory Tower
A student at UNC-Chapel Hill shares some regrets about his college years and offers some advice to future collegians.