Requiring Students to Overpay for Meals Makes Millions for University
Ohio University's required meal plans for on-campus students helps its culinary services make millions from unused meals that students cannot redeem or roll over. On The Post.
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The Problem with a Federal Education Watchdog
The Inspector General of the Education Department has an important role in investigating fraud, but in evaluating non-traditional educators like Western Governors University, it's not neutral. On Education Next.
Rather than Playing Football, U of Maryland Should Clean House
Though a student died, Maryland's football team is continuing like normal instead of reforming and ensuring its players' safety is more important than athletic success. On Deadspin.
Colleges Finally Responding to Students Who Want a Degree for a Job
Colleges have been slow to adapt to students who see a degree as the first step to a job and are thinking about how to train them with the proper skills. On The Washington Post.
North Carolina Colleges Try to Keep Up with Demand for Mental Health Services
As students try to cope with anxiety and depression, colleges are training staff, expanding their health service offerings, and partnering with outside organizations. On North Carolina Health News.
For Better Results, Make Nurses Apprentices
A new report argues that the nursing profession is well-suited to encourage more apprenticeships rather than a bachelor's degree for students. On Inside Higher Ed.
Reports Find Low-Income Students Don’t Benefit from Free College
The high cost of living expenses and cost of attendance mean that free college programs don't benefit poor students as much as their proponents promise. On Inside Higher Ed.
At Wake Tech, Students Train with Robots
Thanks to a National Science Foundation grant, Wake Tech purchased three robots to train students in collaborative robotics to fill the skills gap. On WRAL.
Time to Fix Title IX Excesses
Though the proposed changes from Betsy DeVos have some risks, they're a generally positive sign to control overzealous college administrators. On The Atlantic.
College Apparel Deals Bring $300 Million to Athletic Budgets
The University of Louisville went from about $1 million in support in 2005 to $19 million in 2018 as companies compete for dominance. On Triangle Business Journal.