Higher Education Needs Desirable Difficulty
Colleges that don't challenge students, requiring them to study little and never fail, may be shortchanging students for the skills they need to succeed in the future. On Forbes.
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Tax Benefits at Risk for Colleges, Student Borrowers
The new Republican tax plan would impose an excise tax on large college endowments and end student loan interest rate deductions. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Surprising Revolt at the Most Liberal College in the Country
Reed College, a prestigious-but-small school in Oregon, has struggled to promote open discourse against a slew of activism and class disruptions. In The Atlantic.
Few Details Emerge in Sexual-Misconduct Investigation of 3 Dartmouth Professors
Three Dartmouth professors are restricted from being on campus, but the university has refused to explain what has happened. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
After Five Years with Coursera, Duke Looks to Expand Online Learning
Citing its broad availability for an international audience, Duke sees promise in online course offerings and plans to expand its activities there. In the Duke Chronicle.
Committee Finds UNC Put Pressure on Professor for Including Sports Scandal in Class
A professor who included UNC's athletics scandal in a sports history class attracted undue attention from administrators who did not want more attention brought to the case. In the News & Observer.
Professors Like Online Teaching More After Experience with It
Faculty members become more confident in online learning initiatives after direct experience with it, but some are concerned about at-risk students falling behind. On Inside Higher Ed.
Koch Institute to Conservatives: Don’t Be Snowflakes
Sarah Ruger of the Charles Koch Institute argues that liberal students are not the only ones who want to restrict speech on campus. On Inside Higher Ed.
Lost Trust in College Sports
NCAA president Mark Emmert warns that the public is losing faith in the integrity of college sports after recent scandals. On Inside Higher Ed.
Higher Education Not for Everyone, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Says
Acosta pushed back against a "college for all" mindset, arguing young people should consider apprenticeships and other alternatives to college after high school. On the Washington Examiner.