The Challenges Facing Heterodox Academy
The tension of keeping a heterodox organization heterodox, and what topics members want to focus on, could leave HxA in a troublesome position. On the Washington Examiner.
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How Administrators Make College More Expensive
The staffs for higher-ranking officials continue to expand and balloon the administrative budget of universities. On ACTA.
East Carolina Approves Alcohol Sales at Sporting Events
After NC State approved alcohol sales, ECU followed quickly behind. On CBS 17.
Entering College, 35% of Colorado Students Need Extra Help
The percentage has been consistent for almost 20 years, but some officials question whether the placement tests are good at identifying students who need extra help. On Chalkbeat.
The Conservative College Course Banned from Portland State
Bruce Gilley offers his syllabus and goals for a course on the history of conservatism. On Heterodox Academy.
The NCAA Lawyers Up
The athletic organization is spending more than twice as much on outside legal help than four years ago, thanks to more lawsuits in recent years. On Inside Higher Ed.
New Chair for UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees
Richard Stevens, a former state senator and a Raleigh-based attorney, will head the Board of Trustees with a handful of new faces. On UNC.
College Students Still Don’t Understand Personal Finance
Only 65 percent of student loan borrowers plan to pay off their loans on time and in full, and many others already have credit card debt. On Diverse.
The Influence of High Costs on College
Richard Vedder discusses how the new normal of high university costs have shaped post-secondary education. On Education Next.
How Do Colleges Define Efficiency?
Some college administrations want to make their institution more efficient but want to avoid a reputation that implies few support services. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.