East Carolina Shuts Down 4th Fraternity
After five members of Phi Kappa Tau were charged with drug offenses, the school shut it down to show students they are accountable for their actions. On the News & Observer.
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Quizlet Helps Students Study for Exams—But Also Cheat
Twelve students were suspended from Texas Christian University last week after their final exam questions were posted on Quizlet beforehand, showing the dual uses of some study tech. On Inside Higher Ed.
White House Releases Roadmap for Apprenticeships
The report wants federal agencies to conduct studies for where apprenticeships could fill a skills gap, launch pilot programs for apprenticeships in new job areas, and make it easier for employers to create programs. On Inside Higher Ed.
Colleges Are Now Real Estate Developers
Universities are expanding campuses, renting out storefronts, and attracting startups as the academy embraces a new mission of economic development. On Slate.
The Hiring Spree for University Diversity Officers
Public and private institutions continue to hire more diversity administrators, driving up costs and expanding administrative power. On The Economist.
The Controversy Over UNC’s Class on Athletic Scandals
The controversy over a history course at UNC that hit too close to home during the athletics scandal. On the Daily Tar Heel.
College Can’t Attract Computer Science Faculty
Computer science has grown dramatically as a field of study, but colleges can't compete with the high wages offered in the private sector. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Public Doesn’t Recognize the Average College Student
More than 40 percent of undergrads attend a community college, half of them work while in college, and 25 percent are older than 25. On The New York Times.
UNC Pembroke Gets Applauded for Revising Free Speech Policies
The university revoked its rules structuring "free speech zones" and ended a claim to ban "offensive" content after a Young Americans for Liberty group agitated to abolish the policies. On Alliance Defending Freedom.
AAUP Claims University of Nebraska Violated Professor’s Academic Freedom
The University of Nebraska at Lincoln fired a professor after a high-profile encounter with a Turning Point USA chapter, and the AAUP may vote to censure the institution. On Inside Higher Ed.