Will Change Actually Come to Admissions?
A lot of talk among higher ed officials focuses on fixing college admissions, but the fundamental problem runs deep. On the Hechinger Report.
Headlines
Poor Management Means $100k Gone at James Sprunt CC
Its incubator kitchen for new businesses had poor oversight that missed billing clients and other things that led to losing $100,000 over three years. On WECT.
Louisiana Wants ‘Honor in All Pathways’ After High School
Students shouldn't only be pushed to a four-year college degree. On the Advocate.
The New Incentives of Forgiving Student Debt
Forgiving debt makes people less likely to be frugal and manage their finances properly. On FEE.
The Passing of Clayton Christensen
Christensen was a rare business professor with a good eye for the future of higher ed. On the Independent Institute.
Harvard Professor in Hot Water for Hiding Chinese Funding Connections
Charles Liber, chair of Harvard's chemistry department, is accused of lying to the Department of Defense and the NIH about his ties to China. On The Wall Street Journal.
States Take the Lead in Expanding Apprenticeships, CTE
Twenty-two states launched 35 policies for apprenticeships in 2019, adding more options for students who want more education but don't want the traditional college path. On Community College Daily.
U of California System Says No to Going Test Optional
A task force lessens the enthusiasm toward getting rid of SAT and ACT scorers in admitting students. On Inside Higher Education.
Making a Game Plan for Surprise College Closure
The Department of Education is taking seriously the consequences of disappearing colleges and the bind in which students find themselves. On U.S. News and World Report.
Debating the Future of UNC Board Governance
Two state politicians call for more bipartisan representation and improving the board's integrity with stronger conflict-of-interest rules. On the Charlotte Observer.