The Presumption of Innocence Should Apply to College Students
The presumption of innocence is "a bedrock principle of Western justice" and the Department of Education should be commended for re-asserting its primacy in higher ed. On The Atlantic.
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Roughly 1 Million Older Americans Return to College
Seeking better credentials, about 663,000 students over 40 enroll in vocational training at community colleges. On the Hechinger Report.
William Webb Resigns from UNC System Board of Governors
Webb, a laywer and former judge, joined the board in 2015. On Business NC.
Higher Ed Has Harbored ‘Eco-Socialism’
The Green New Deal is an outgrowth of higher ed's obsession with "sustainability" and derision of capitalism. On The Federalist.
The Fall of the Humanities Is the Fault of Their Keepers
The area's troubles are self-induced, with demands for diversity and inclusion weakening the fundamental appeal of humanities studies. On The American Conservative.
Silent Sam Report Claims No ‘Conspiracy’ to Topple Statute
The report says that protesters were better organized and prepared to bring down the statue than the administration was to keep it up. On the News & Observer.
Teaching Critical Theory with Self-Awareness
More professors need to be aware of how "shady" the area can be. On Inside Higher Ed.
California Community College Bans Second Amendment Banner
Orange College Coast objected to the silhouette of a gun on the banner. On Reason.
Moving Away from Student Loans
Some California community colleges are rejecting federal student aid amid concerns of the high dropout rate and debt students take on. On the Independent Institute.
Community College Students Struggle to Balance Work and Class, School Fees
The biggest stumbling blocks for students to complete their community college education is managing their work and school schedules and afford to pay for it all. On Inside Higher Ed.