Changing Teaching Techniques to Adjust to College Students
One professor is making her classroom more structured and teaching students good studying habits to compensate for a weak high school preparation. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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No Merger for Vidant, ECU Physicians
The two organizations could not reach "contractual milestones," but will work together in the future as before. On The Daily Reflector.
Can College Completion Lower Prison Recidivism?
Making prisoners eligible for Pell Grants, a new study says, would increase employment rates by 10 percent and reduce prison costs. On Community College Daily.
Income Share Agreements Tried at University of Utah
The Utes are offering ISAs to students within a year of graduating in 18 majors. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Disparate Impact of Title IX Against Black Students
Some journalists have found that black men are over-represented as defendants in Title IX trials, but few on the left are concerned about protecting due process for them. On Real Clear Education.
Michigan State President Is Finally Gone
After actions that turned students and officials alike against him, John Engler is out as interim president. On Inside Higher Ed.
Income Share Agreements Give Colleges a Reason to Seek Student Results
Critics of ISAs don't understand how they shift incentives compared to student loans. On FEE.
Can a Sorority Be Held Responsible for a Pledge’s Suicide?
Alcohol-related incidents at fraternities usually drive student deaths, but a suicide at Northwestern complicates the narrative. On The Atlantic.
NC Online Degrees Getting National Attention
Bachelor's and master's online programs from North Carolina colleges across the state have a strong reputation, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. On Triad Business Journal.
Sororities and Fraternities Suing Harvard Over Single-Sex Club Ban
To fight "privilege and exclusion," Harvard sanctioned single-sex organizations, but sororities have led the charge in pushing back against the policy. On Mother Jones.