Failed Effort to Prove Diversity
A survey of student attitudes is mere wishful thinking, not evidence.
Articles by George Leef
Quality Control or Just Hot Air?
The college accountability movement might not live up to its hype.
General Education Smorgasbord Offers Mostly Junk Food
Temple University’s new general education curriculum favors trendy boutique-style courses over intellectual cornerstones.
Not in the Job Description: Saving the World
Stanley Fish’s own bias detracts from his argument against classroom indoctrination in his new book, Save the World on Your Own Time.
Affirmative Action By Any Other Name
Is UCLA’s so-called “holistic” admissions policy just a cover for racial preferences?
Is There Learning in Service Learning?
Volunteer work for college credits might be more feel-good fad than valuable learning tool.
Questioning the Paper Chase
Author Charles Murray confronts the myth that college is for everybody.
New Kid on the College Rankings Block
A new college ranking system featured in Forbes Magazine might improve on U.S. News’ annual rankings, but neither is necessary.
Ed School Math Training Does Not Compute
University education schools have lots of room for improvement when training teachers to teach math.
Our Encroaching Federal Government
A provision in the pending Higher Education Act enables Washington to punish states for cutting aid to higher education.