Arizona State University launched a bundle of online classes in 2015, but completion is low and the results are less impressive than its supporters and detractors predicted. On Education Next.
After the Lobo Club denied records requests based on claims that it is a private entity, a lawsuit demanding its records could strike a blow for transparency in the finances of university foundations and affiliated groups. On NM Fishbowl.
Though it may drive down costs and remove some subjective decisions, a lottery "negates the idea of merit." On Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
UNC Chancellor Carol Folt made the announcement late yesterday afternoon and the UNC Board of Governors issued a statement condemning her action on Silent Sam as a move against transparency. On the News & Observer.
At their annual meeting, economists are criticizing the centralization of prestige and power of their profession into a shrinking number of colleges. On Inside Higher Ed.
Little accountability for strong basketball and football programs make the public less willing to fund colleges at high levels. On Fox News.
Making the process random after students pass an initial screening could make institutions more neutral in their selection and save a hefty amount of administrative costs. On the Conversation.
Even with travel costs, a university education can be found in Europe or Canada at much more affordable prices. On The Chicago Tribune.
Spellings reflects on her time as UNC system president, explaining what her strategic plan accomplished and expressing optimistic for the future. On the News & Observer.
Conservative students argue the process for allocating money to groups is unfair and forces them to fund causes they don't support. On Campus Reform.