How College Writing Should Be Taught
Colleges need to re-think how they teach writing and teach a different writing "practice" to engage their students. On Inside Higher Ed.
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Building an Ivory Tower without the Restraints of Progressive Conformity
Frederick Hess and Brendan Bell call for "an ivory tower of our own" to strengthen rigorous conservative thought and probing. On National Affairs.
UNC Boosters Want $98 State Bond for Athletics
The money would go to renovation and new sports facilities, but it dwarfs the previous bonds for sports-related expenses. On Carolina Journal.
Colleges Use Donations to Boost Their Rankings
Asking college alumni to donate might bring in extra revenue—but it also helps colleges with the U.S. News and World Report's rankings. On MarketWatch.
Maryland Ordered to Settle with State’s Historically Black Colleges
The HBCUs claim that the state has perpetuated segregation and undermined the schools by approving duplicative programs at other state colleges. On Education Dive.
East Carolina Trustee Wants More Information from the University
Mark Copeland worries that "critical information is not being shared" with the Board of Trustees. On the Greenville Daily Reflector.
College Subsidies Keep Students in Debt
The money flowing to students keeps driving up higher ed costs without keeping costs down. On FEE.
U of Virginia Suspends Student After Questioning Microaggression Lecture
The medical student was criticized afterward and told his questions were "threatening" and "aggressive." On Big League Politics.
The Heavy Debt of Cosmetology School
The for-profit schools leave students with a lot of debt while preventing community colleges from offering similar programs. On The New York Times.
Higher Ed Trends for 2019
From capital campaigns to new credentials, some unnoticed trends could become big this year. On Education Dive.