Elite Colleges Won’t Let Go of Affirmative Action
Harvard, Dartmouth, and other schools see racial affirmative action as too important for their diversity goals. On the Huffington Post.
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NC State Teacher Program Offers Guaranteed Jobs for Grads
A partnership with Johnston County schools will guarantee graduates a teaching job in an attempt to attract more talent. On CBS 17.
Campus ‘Masculinity Training Programs’ Are Harmful Social Engineering
Researchers found that masculinity training ignores human nature—and the preferences of women—when trying to shape male attitudes on campus. On Campus Reform.
NC Community College System President Pushes Transfer Plan for Bachelor’s
Peter Hans encourages students to save money and earn their foundational requirements at community colleges before transferring for a four-year degree. On EdNC.
Democrats Don’t Want Canceled Student Debt Taxed
Though loan forgiveness entails the canceled debt be classified as taxable income, some Democratic senators are pushing for this policy to change. On Inside Higher Ed.
First Tuition Decrease Announced at U of California in 20 Years
Students are saving on costs, but not by much—tuition will only fall $60. On the L.A. Times.
A Plan to Fix the NCAA
A new proposal would have a clearinghouse act as a middleman between athletes and colleges; if the students graduate, then they could receive compensation after their college career. On Deadspin.
End Legacy Admissions at NC State
The lack of transparency in legacy admissions grates against critics as well as a public land-grant institution choosing students based on connection rather than merit. On the Technician.
The Reform within English Departments
Degrees awarded for English students are declining and students have shifted toward writing students and away from literature. On Inside Higher Ed.
Working Backwards to Fix Higher Ed
Instead of taking the structure and programs of college as a given, universities need to rethink their activities with the focus on saving the most important functions. On Forbes.