How Fewer College-Aged Students Will Affect Regional Universities
Fewer college students will mean more competition for them, and that disadvantages regional campuses the most. On See Thru Edu.
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Student Learning Outcomes from College Still Unclear
Colleges still can't quite show exactly what students take from a college degree. On the Hechinger Report.
How U of Texas at Austin Dealt with Its Confederate Monument
Their statue of Jefferson Davis was taken down in 2015 by administrators, not a mob, and is housed in a historical exhibition on campus. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
St. John’s Is Out of Step with America’s Colleges
The classical focus and intense rigor of the college, as well as its sparse amenities, set an example different from public and private colleges nationally. On The New York Times.
Duke Guest Speaker Worries about Campus Uniformity, Polarization
William Deresiewicz criticized the shift toward vocationalism and the move away from a liberal arts education, worrying that it splits students and distracts them from the purpose of college. On the Duke Chronicle.
Average Student Debt Creeps Up to $28,650
The 1 percent increase from a year ago is held by about two-thirds of graduates. On Inside Higher Ed.
Freshman Orientation Is a Doctrination Industry
Though orientation could be an enriching experience, the books chosen for a common reading shows a desire to train and control what students think, rather than challenge them. On City Journal.
Too Much Ideological Imbalance Lowers Law School Quality
Lopsided law faculties are more at-risk of ill-preparing their students to defend future clients and have a nuanced understanding of legal traditions. On Law & Liberty.
Monmouth University Suspends Greek Life Activity
After hazing and drug and alcohol violations, the university is cracking down on Greek life, one of a number of colleges to do so in the last year. On Education Dive.
30 UNC Building Names Connected to White Supremacists
Former UNC board members and influential state politicians have left their mark on the campus, and some students want to rename the buildings. On the Daily Tar Heel.