Viewpoint Diversity Needs Conservative Voices; Seminars Can Help
A seminar class can push students to open up more and have deeper conversations than a traditional lecture. On Spectator USA.
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What After the MBA and Humanities Degrees?
Both subjects are losing students, but students are looking at majors that better-prepare them for a job after graduation. On Catalyst.
Ohio Community College Attracts Scrutiny for Out-of-State Student Growth
The rapid growth of Eastern Gateway Community College has other colleges concerned that the enrollment explosion in online and non-Ohio students could pull funds away from colleges with more in-state students. On Inside Higher Ed.
NCAA Doesn’t Like California’s Move to Let Athletes Make Money
A bill in the California legislature would let student-athletes make money off their image and likeness, but the NCAA says it would have negative consequences. On Deadspin.
North Carolina Baseball: Players Choose Between College and Professional Ball
Most North Carolina incoming student-athletes who were drafted in the later rounds will choose to play in college, but for higher picks, they will choose between the costs and benefits of two leagues. On North State Journal.
South Dakota: A Model for Free Speech?
Though university officials say there's no threat to free speech on campus, many recent incidents in the state contradict them; the legislature is set to pass a bill re-inforcing the campus commitment to free speech. On National Review.
Bernie Sanders’ Student Debt Forgiveness Is a Plan in Search of a Problem
Bernie's plan would benefit the rich the most and is not confronting an actual crisis. On AEI.
U of Central Arkansas President Orders Sign Removed, Creates Uproar
A library sign with a pro-gay Lady Gaga quote was removed at the behest of the president, and students did not like his rationale. On Inside Higher Ed.
If Colleges Only Used Test Scores, Students Would Be Whiter, Richer
Affluent students have "extraordinary advantages" with college admissions, and focusing on test scores alone would favor them even more. On Inside Higher Ed.
Little Transparency with HBCU Accreditor
A study found that the review process of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is poorly structured, lacks transparency, and could be biased against historically black colleges. On Education Dive.