Thomas Stith: The New President of the NC Community College System
Stith was former governor Pat McCrory's chief of staff and has worked in business development. On EdNC.
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Is Mitch Daniels Vindicated?
Purdue's case count was kept low and didn't have higher rates than the state or its peers, but some faculty and staff are tired and stressed. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
A Federalist Society for Colleges
Just as the Federalist Society has been effective in the judicial system, a similar organization could fight against intellectual monocultures and prepare conservative and libertarian minds for the professoriate. On Real Clear Education.
Cutting Enrollment Costs by 25% in Pennsylvania’s Merged Colleges
System officials are tight-lipped about how they could lower costs, but making it more affordable to go to some of the state's less-popular colleges is a top goal. On the Daily Item.
Cleveland CC to Build $15 Million Tech Center, $1.3 Million Sports Complex
The tech center will be for engineering and machining programs, while the sports complex is for baseball and softball. On the Shelby Star.
HBCUs Fight NCAA Rules Over Academic Success Rates
Historically black colleges argue the NCAA's academic performance program hurts them for teaching more first-time and low-income college students. On NPR.
Cuts Hit State Flagship Universities Too
Buyouts, layoffs, and tenure-track faculty cuts have been on the table for colleges that usually avoid them. On Higher Ed Dive.
Saving $6 Million on Energy Costs
At Northwest Florida State College, a hunt for efficiency made them revamp their energy use and saved them millions. On University Business.
UC-Boulder Faces Lawsuit Over Sports Deal It Wants Kept Secret
The university doesn't want to share details of a multimedia sports deal that could be worth millions. On Westword.
NC’s Warren Wilson College Got It Right
The school avoided shutting down campus—and never recorded one case of COVID-19. On Spectrum News.