The Community College Recruiting Business Partnerships
HACC in central Pennsylvania works closely with employers to craft their academic programs and train students for jobs in the local economy. On Community College Daily.
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For Democrats, ‘Free College’ in 2020 Is the Default
All Democratic candidates jostling for the presidential nomination have their eyes set on some form of government-financed free college. On The Atlantic.
Student Accuses UNC of Censorship after Parody Website Taken Down
A UNC student who created "UNC Anti-Racist Jeopardy" only had it restored when a lawyer and civil rights group got involved. On Inside Higher Ed.
An Intro to Grievance Studies
The Sokal Squared hoaxers offer a guide in understanding the flawed scholarship of some academic disciplines. On Standpoint.
Paycheck Withholding to Pay Off Loans Doesn’t Fix the Student-Loan Problem
The piecemeal solution doesn't fix the root issue: government provision of student loans. On AIER.
Should Zion Williamson Sit Out the Rest of Duke’s Season?
Williamson has already shown his talent; with the NCAA preventing him from getting paid, the risk of injury hurting his NBA career is too great to keep playing. On Deadspin.
What Are Tech Boot Camps Really Like?
Almost 300 boot camps are operating, with full-time programs costing about $14,000, usually for people wanting to "upskill" or change careers. On Education Dive.
The ‘Cross-Examination Crisis’ Created by Title IX
Schools that deny cross-examination, a basic aspect of fair procedure, show the necessity of reforming the Title IX status quo. On Minding the Campus.
U.S. Senate Report: China ‘Controls Nearly Every Aspect’ of Confucius Institutes
New reports shed light on just how much the Chinese government controls the China-focused institutes for language learning and other uses. On Inside Higher Ed.
Allegheny College Removes Student Artwork after Offending Police
Artwork that the local police called "inflammatory" was removed from public viewing after the college failed to defend free speech. On Inside Higher Ed.