College Interviews Stress Out Students, But Not Much Else
Prospective students view an in-person interview as important for their chances of acceptance, but colleges treat them as signals of interest rather than something crucial. On The Atlantic.
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Professors Don’t Care About Course Evaluations
College students are bad at gauging the value of a class and many professors don't bother to read them. On SeeThruEdu.
Goodbye to the Credit Hour?
With the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, how the credit hour is measured and defined may change. On Education Dive.
Don’t Let Universities Run College Sports
Structuring college sports as club sports, independent and secondary to the university, could remove the scandals and problems caused by the current system. On the Delaware News Journal.
The Higher Ed Stories That Dominated 2017
Civil rights, student loans, and tax changes were major focuses of higher education in the last year. On NPR.
Podcast: The Higher Ed Scam No One Is Talking About
The accreditation system is too restrictive in its conception of what a university should be, which leads to higher costs and less experimentation. On Reason.
Graduation Rates Surpass Decade-Old High
The national six-year graduation rate is now 56.9 percent, though the average for racial minorities and low-income students is lower. On Education Dive.
Keep Politics and UNC System Separate, Board of Governor Chair Says
Chair Lou Bissette calls for a focus on commitment to the public to keep the UNC Board of Governors as an independent and restrained body. On the Charlotte Observer.
Stop Appointing Campus Leaders Without a Thorough Search
A new trend in higher ed is allowing executive hires without a full search among qualified candidates, which can quickly cause problems. On Education Dive.
NC Students Learning the Cost of College through a Video Game
A personal finance game aims to teach students about student grants, loans, and the costs they'll incur from college. On WUNC.