Oberlin College Title IX Trials: 100% Conviction Rate
Every student who has gone through the adjudication process for sexual assault has been found guilty on at least one count. On Legal Insurrection.
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The Role of Community Colleges in North Carolina
The president of Piedmont Central Community College explains her college's mission and place within the economy and society of North Carolina. On EdNC.
Should Nursing Require an Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree?
Discussion of minimum requirements for a nursing education has some worried about access to the field, while others argue standards should push more nurses to a bachelor's degree. On Inside Higher Ed.
Phone Scam Targets NC State Students
Calls that claim students owe a fee have some worried, and police had to make an announcement on social media; the scam is common at other campuses nationwide. On Blue Ridge Now.
A Tax Break for Grad Students That Should Expire
Allowing all graduate students to deduct tuition and fees from their taxes has benefited many rich students over the years. On AEI.
Employers Need to Look Beyond College Degrees for New Hires
The narrow focus on college graduates prioritizes ease of search instead of qualified candidates, leading to worse outcomes for worker and employer. On The Atlantic.
N.C. Free Speech Policy Could Stifle Dissent
A new policy to protect controversial speakers is seen as a "wave of repression" against protesters. On Triad City Beat.
The Threat of Getting Fired Motivates Economics Professors
A new study finds that influential publications from economists fall after receiving tenure. On Inside Higher Ed.
Debate on the Value of College: Bryan Caplan vs Noah Smith
On college as a signaling device, innate abilities of students, and what skills students develop. On EconLog.
Report: 32 Percent of Colleges ‘Substantially’ Restrict Free Speech
A new report from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education shows that colleges still have a long way to go to protect free speech on campus. On Diverse Issues in Higher Education.