The College Admissions Scandal Reaches North Carolina
Wake Forest University is one of the schools identified; the volleyball coach accepted a $100,000 payment. On the News & Observer.
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Obama’s Forgotten Plans for College Attainment
The U.S. will miss the lofty goal President Obama set for 60 percent of Americans to have a college degree—but does it even matter? On See Thru Edu.
Bucking College for the Trades Brings Pressure—From Peers and from Parents
Though it can help young people avoid debt and have a clear career path, many parents still fret about long-term outcomes and job flexibility. On The Atlantic.
Bribing the System for an Elite College Admission
The desperation for status shows the success of marketing departments and a deeper problem within higher ed. On The Washington Times.
The University of California Fights the High Cost of Journal Subscription
The university system refused to pay $10 million to keep their access to Elsevier, the largest publisher of academic journals, and wants to make journal access cheaper and more open. On Vox.
Mitch Daniels Brings a Fresh Look to Higher Ed
The willingness of Daniels to focus on keeping costs low and trying new ideas has been a boon for Purdue. On Reason.
How Carol Folt Sees Her Tenure at UNC
A recent interview with the former UNC chancellor reveals her views on her accomplishments, difficult decisions, and regrets. On Higher Education Works.
Students with Learning Disabilities May Suffer from Admissions Scandal Fallout
After it was revealed some wealthy parents faked their child's learning disability, advocates are concerned students with disabilities could suffer from more scrutiny. On Inside Higher Ed.
Court of Appeals Makes It Harder for Adjuncts to Unionize at Private Colleges
Though a National Labor Review Board decision in 2014 was a win for would-be unionized faculty, the Court of Appeals sending it back to the NLRB could give it a less-successful ruling now. On Inside Higher Ed.
College Men Don’t Like to Study Abroad
Women are much more likely than men to study abroad for a semester; friend support groups and not wanting to miss a semester at their home school are major reasons, apparently. On The Atlantic.