Colleges Don’t Spark Innovation
The belief that colleges can serve as innovation hubs gets promoted by a few success stories, but disappointment is more likely. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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U of Maryland Faces Loss of Accreditation for Governance Concerns
Its accreditor put it on notice from concerns over the "transparency of its governance structure." On Education Dive.
Professors, Not Administrators, Should Be in Charge on Campus
Administrators are quick to cave to student demands and have a surprisingly strong faith in students to direct their own learning. On Inside Higher Ed.
UNC System President Roper Tackling Administrative Costs
William Roper referred to administrative costs as an area to cut, though those costs can also be legally required. On Higher Education Works.
Fake Applications at NC Community Colleges a Security Risk
Many community colleges give applicants a university email address immediately, which people can sell for discounts or potentially gaining sensitive information. On WECT.
College Seminar Argues Against Rationality, Reason
Treating logic and reason as a "white construct" is a growing trend on some college campuses. On National Review.
States Doing More to Help Food-Insecure College Students
Funding food pantries or providing safe places for homeless students to sleep have been the goals of recent state proposals. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Federal Government Is Scrutinizing More International Funding to Higher Ed
Security concerns and suspicion of students from China, Russia, and the Middle East has the Department of Education investigating funding sources. On Education Dive.
U of Alaska Staring Down $140 Million in Budget Cuts from Governor
The University of Alaska system relies on state funding for 40 percent of its budget, but a line-item veto from the governor caught university leaders by surprise. On Inside Higher Ed.
Sexual Assault a Sticking Point for Congressional Higher Ed Bill
A bipartisan working group has been formed to find a compromise on language in Title IX cases. On Bloomberg.