University Diversity Efforts in the Age of Trump
Though some policy guidance from the Department of Education has been rescinded, schools will still rely on Supreme Court cases to determine how race affects admissions. On Inside Higher Ed.
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Plan to Change Student Debt Collectors Shelved
The Department of Education will not withdraw some $84 billion of debt collection from private firms after Congress objected to the job losses and potential disruption. On Inside Higher Ed.
What’s Next for Title IX at UNC
As UNC loses its Title IX case, the university finds itself in a different atmosphere surrounding sexual assault and due-process concerns than 5 years ago. On the Daily Tar Heel.
When Remedial Education Pushes Bright Students to Drop Out
Though remedial college classes are meant to help students catch up to college-level rigor, often students are better off going straight into college classes. On the Hechinger Report.
If You’re a Minority with Heterodox Opinions, You Perpetuate ‘Colorblind Racism’
A recent study by a Michigan State professor criticized minority students who didn't emphasize the role racism played in their lives. On Campus Reform.
Marquette Professor Wins Case After Being Fired for Blog Posts
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Marquette University wrongly fired John McAdams after he criticized a graduate student on his personal blog. On FIRE.
College Dropouts Rising with College Attendance
Nationally, almost 20 percent of college freshmen do not return for their sophomore year, resulting in massive costs and a problem that colleges have been slow to respond to. On the Texas Tribune.
West Virginia May Merge College Governing Boards for Survival
Concerns about the sustainability of four colleges may lead to four boards combining as West Virginia looks to change its higher ed system. On the Houston Chronicle.
As UNC Changes Sexual Harassment Policies, No Apology Offered
The university has not apologized nor admitted violating Title IX as it has changed its policies in response to lawsuits over the last few years. On the News & Observer.
Fixing Grade Inflation in the UK
Tamping down grade inflation may require reworking grade standards and using outside examiners to combat the inflationary pressures in schools. On Education Dive.