American U. Argues that Grading Writing Is Racist
A new writing workshop aims to teach faculty about how "white language supremacy is perpetuated in college classrooms." On Powerline.
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How a Fraudulent High School Showed the Weaknesses of Educational Meritocracy
The T.M. Landry school falsified student records and college applications to push them into Ivy League schools, but many woefully underprepared students continued to advance there. On The Atlantic.
College Completion Rates Edge Upward
Completion rates at two- and four-year colleges are inching upward, though the overall six-year completion rate is at 58 percent. On Community College Daily.
New Push for Student-Level Data
The Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation, and National Student Clearinghouse are partnering with colleges to get better data to measure student outcomes. On Inside Higher Ed.
UNC Signs $95 Million, 10-Year Extension with Nike
The deal includes Nike merchandise for athletic teams and cash payments to the university—and coaches. On Portland Business Journal.
The Primacy of Law Returns to Campus Sexual Harassment Proceedings
Betsy DeVos' actions have made the Department of Education compliant with the Constitution and rule of law. On Real Clear Politics.
The Future Tumult for Colleges
Though half of all colleges closing in the next decade is hyperbolic, tuition-dependent colleges could be threatened by an economic downturn and students getting more discerning about their attendance choices. On Forbes.
UT-Austin Hit with First Amendment Lawsuit over Policy Against ‘Rude’ and ‘Offensive’ Speech
The civil rights group Speech First filed a lawsuit on behalf of University of Texas at Austin students to fight a restrictive speech policy that defines harassment to include uncivil, biased, offensive, and rude speech. On reason.
Top Public University Leaders’ Salaries Increased 28%
Chief executives at prestigious colleges continue to see compensation gains, especially from bonuses and non-taxable pay. On Education Dive.
Duke VP Strikes Off Furor Online for Posts about China
Posting pictures of the air quality, strange potato chip flavors, and a squat toilet as "reasons to move to China...NOT," students quickly took offense to Larry Moneta's posts. On Inside Higher Ed.