The Muted Success of Performance-Based Funding
The funding was supposed to spur colleges to become more efficient and improve student outcomes, but the results so far have been mixed. On Education Next.
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The Latest Absurd NCAA ‘Infraction’
The NCAA wants to require James Wiseman at the University of Memphis to repay an $11,500 loan given to his mother for moving expenses in high school. On USA Today.
Illegal Football Hype Videos at ‘Last Chance U’
East Mississippi Community College spent thousands of dollars on football videos as it struggles to continue as normal while in a budget deficit. On Magnolia State Live.
Frustration with the ‘Interim’ University of North Carolina
With so many positions held on an interim rather than permanent basis, students have gotten tired of how ephemeral campus may feel. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Microcredentials Usually Earned by Those with a Degree Already
The microcredentials, rather than being an alternative to a degree, tend to be used for career advancement. On Inside Higher Ed.
Reining in Diversity Pandering
The money spent on "diversity" efforts continues to climb, but colleges themselves won't be the ones to lead a cutback. On the Independent Institute.
U of Missouri-Kansas City Removes Art after Chinese Communist Students Complain
The pro-Hong Kong artwork was called offensive by Chinese students and university officials promptly removed it. On the Kansas City Star.
Putting College Sports Before Students
Students and the public see college sports as a minor goal in higher ed, but officials consistently put it at the top of their priority list. On Catalyst.
Everyone Except Athletes Make Money from an NCAA Career
The schools, athletic conferences, and the NCAA all see revenue, but the athletes themselves give their labor without compensation. On The New York Times.
The Leftward, Illiberal Turn of College Students
More polls are finding that student students are embracing the restriction of free speech and the expansion of government control in the daily life of the average American. On the New York Post.