Colleges to Embrace a ‘Student for Life’ Model?
Some predictions about the future of college see students returning for further training again and again. On The Washington Post.
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The Death of Affirmative Action in Colleges
With dwindling federal support and popular support shifting to helping students based on socioeconomic status rather than race, affirmative action may have few defenders in politics and in law in the future. On The Atlantic.
When One University Has a Dozen Different Tuition Rates
More than half of public research universities charge students more or less based on major, which could prevent low-income students from studying higher-paying fields. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Ohio Congressman Accused of Ignorant Sexual Abuse at Ohio State
Congressman Jim Jordan was an assistant wrestling coach when athletes accused a team doctor of sexual abuse; the athletes accuse Jordan of doing nothing and covering up the fact. On Inside Higher Ed.
Pennsylvania State System Shifting to Individual Tuition Schedule for Institutions
Though some critics are concerned allowing individual universities to set tuition rather than one system-wide rate could lead to increased costs, system leaders argue it's a necessary innovation. On the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
No End in Sight for How Expensive College Is
As students continue to flow into four-year universities for a degree, the demand pressures to keep costs low are not there. On Business Insider.
Americans Losing Faith in the 4-Year Degree
More Americans see the cost of a college degree as pulling doing its value compared to five years ago, and many are favoring two-year options and trade schools as a counterweight to student debt. On Education Dive.
Trump Rescinds Obama-Era Order to Boost Diversity Through School Admissions
Coming on the heels of a court case where Asian-American students feel discriminated against by Harvard, the rescinded documents cover how colleges can take race into account when choosing students. On the Hill.
How Students Rate Their Colleges on Atmosphere for Free Speech
Many students feel they have to self-regulate what they say depending on the company around them—or face losing friends as a consequence. On the Federalist.
Some Support for the Bennett Hypothesis in For-Profit School Revenues
When GI Bill benefits increased, for-profit schools would take a larger slice through tuition increases, showing some schools may be responsive to changes in students' ability to pay. On Inside Higher Ed.