The Higher Learning Commission, the largest institutional accreditor in the United States, recently introduced a new process for reviewing bachelor’s-degree programs that require fewer than the traditional 120 academic credits. … Continue reading “The Three-Year Degree Is a Good Starting Point”
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, … Continue reading “UNC Can’t Ban Its Way to Civility”
Once a hot degree, the MBA is now being questioned by more and more people. Wall Street Journal columnist Andy Kessler, for example, recently wrote that “the cost is prohibitive.” … Continue reading “Some MBA Programs Are an Overpriced Credential, but Others Give Real Value”
A few years ago, something changed in class. I customarily taught classes where my students read multiple books, wrote thoughtful reflective essays, and came to class prepared to engage in … Continue reading “Are Students Addicted to Distraction?”
Politics is on many people’s minds this year, so this is a good time to write about that topic. But the politics I’m thinking about does not involve the presidency. … Continue reading “Faculty Senate Shrugged”
Many courses teach about business, but not how to actually do it.
A professor admits that most of his academic research has been of little value.
Textbooks tend to take a superficial and often anti-market approach when dealing with this topic.
Their graduate-school work is no preparation for teaching new college students.
The questions raised by a 1959 report on business schools are relevant today.