Ohio Bill Wants to Merge Higher Ed, Add Gubernatorial Oversight
The proposal combines the K-12 and higher ed departments in the Office of Workforce Transformation; it is already being opposed by teacher advocacy groups. On Education Dive.
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Congress Bumps Up Higher Ed Spending
As part of the compromise agreement, student aid programs will see about a 15 percent increase, with smaller increases going to related programs. On Inside Higher Ed.
Don’t Give Federal Support to Universities Who Don’t Protect Free Inquiry
When universities stop protecting the free thought and inquiry of students and faculty, the government shouldn't award them federal contracts. On AEI.
Free College: For and Against
Sara Goldrick-Rab of Temple University debates Neil McCluskey of the Cato Institute.
How Clemson Has Done So Well: Student Support
State funding has fallen, but Clemson's approach has focused on STEM education and making connections with employers. On Education Dive.
States Need to Give Up on Free College
Many low-income students already get their tuition covered at community colleges and graduation rates are dismal. On National Review.
The Next Move for Failing U.S. Colleges: Fire Sale to China
Chinese companies have started to buy colleges, seeing them as a good investment and an interested market among Chinese students looking to study in America. On Bloomberg.
With Controversial Speakers, Universities Revise Policies to Control Who Comes on Campus
After visits by speakers like Richard Spencer, some universities are trying to revise their event policies without violating the First Amendment. On Inside Higher Ed.
All Colleges Deserve Scrutiny—Don’t Limit It to For-Profits
Bad outcomes matter regardless of institution, and non-profit schools cannot be ignored if officials want to increase loan repayment rates. On AEI.
Search Firm Returns Fee to UNC System After East Carolina Hire
The reason is unclear for why the $110,000 fee was returned after hiring a new chancellor. On Inside Higher Ed.