Davidson College Head: ‘Learning Is Not for the Timid’
Arguing that students need to be challenged and deal with uncomfortable truths, Carol Quillen is worried that students will be shackled in a 'world of shadows' otherwise. On Forbes.
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Talk of Higher Ed Reform in North Dakota
Though the state has one higher ed board overall all state colleges, changes might create up to four boards for better oversight and flexibility. On Inside Higher Ed.
With Rising Costs, Parents Expect Children to Help Pay for College
A Fidelity report found a 14 percent drop over two years among parents who say they'll give their children a full ride to college. On Red Alert Politics.
Suspending Obama’s Loan-Forgiveness Policy Was Necessary
The previous standards were too loose and needed to be narrowed to only students who actually suffered from fraudulent colleges. On Real Clear Education.
Duke May Deal with Another Retirement Lawsuit
The school is accused of mishandling funds, "self-dealing" from one fund to pay for employee salaries and benefits. On the Duke Chronicle.
UCLA’s Diversity Focus Detracts from Its Mission
Requiring a diversity statement from potential hires shows the university's focus on counting race and ethnicity over scholarship and knowledge. On the L.A. Times.
The Great Books Fight Against Injustice
Critics and students who form the "diversity regime" would do well to note the fight for justice, equal rights, and respect within the Great Books they often oppose. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
China Studies: Self-Censorship Common, Repression ‘Rare but Real’
A survey of political scientists who focus on China report concerning run-ins with the Chinese government and pressure to watch what they study. On Inside Higher Ed.
Dual Enrollment Isn’t a Plan for Student Equality
Dual enrollment's benefits are conferred to high-achieving students, and low-income students and minorities tend to have less access to programs. On Education Dive.
South Carolina Continues to Grow Apprenticeship Programs
In the last decade, South Carolina's Technical College System has grown its apprentices from 777 to about 29,000 students. On Community College Daily.