Undercutting Affirmative Action May Mean Attacking Legacy Admissions, Too
As the fight against admissions preferences gains support, favoring the students of alumni and donors could be next on the chopping block. On ProPublica.
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Give Up the Affirmative Action Euphemisms
Conflating affirmative action and diversity has only made thinking about the issues more unclear and unhelpful. On The Washington Post.
How Diversity Leaders See Its Role in Higher Ed
They talk about retention, free speech, and civility, but it's not clear how this manifests into action beyond "celebrat[ing] diverse people." On Education Dive.
China Has Ended Partnerships with 234 Universities, 24 American Ones
The high rate of closures since the 90s indicate concern for low-quality programs, among other concerns. On University World News.
East Carolina to Issue Report on Greek Life
After closing 4 fraternities last year, a task force will prepare a study about hazing and Greek culture. On the News & Observer.
The State of Art Censorship on Campus
Over the last 20 years, demands for art to be censored have come from the left and the right on the basis of disrespect, lack of diversity, and other questionable arguments. On FIRE.
Don’t Embrace Trump’s Rollback of Obama-Era Guidance for Colleges
It may not be so bad that the federal government offers guidance, but following the correct procedure to give guidance—and revoke it—matters. On Cato.
The Quiet Success of Wake Tech Community College
Wake Tech is the largest higher education institution in North Carolina, and when its grads transfer to a UNC system school, they have better grades after a year on campus. On EdNC.
In Apprenticeships, Women Are Lacking, Doing Low-Paying Ones
Women were only 7.3 percent of all apprenticeships in 2017, a figure that has only slightly increased from a decade ago. On the Hechinger Report.
U of Kansas Removes Flag Art After Controversy
After Republicans complained about a flag being defaced in an art installation, the university has withdrawn it due to safety concerns. On Inside Higher Ed.