Possible Changes to Title IX Policy
In regards to Title IX investigations, Secretary DeVos said that "there are many things that are not working well." She hinted to the possibility that policy changes will be forthcoming. On Inside Higher Ed.
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College Students Underemployed
Data shows that college graduates are less likely to be unemployed. Nonetheless, about 34% of of college graduates are underemployed and most of the skills they gain in college are not used once they get a job. On Forbes.
UNC’s Revised Proposal For Ban on Litigation
The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Governors' education committee received a revised proposal of the ban on litigation last Saturday. If the committee approves it, the board will vote on the ban in September.
In the Washington Times.
Gain Support by Criticizing Higher Education?
Elliot Kaufman argues that the next successful Republican politician will gather support by criticizing American higher education. In National Review.
Harvard Shutting Down Greek Life
A panel of faculty at Harvard University have recommended that all sororities and fraternities be shut down in order to avoid discrimination. On Inside Higher Ed.
Duke University’s New Chairman
The new chairman of Duke University's board of trustees, Jack Bovender, discusses his upcoming goals for the university. He says the rising cost of tuition is "problematic" and hope to increase STEM funding. In the Duke Chronicle.
Delaying “Borrower Defense to Repayment”
Mary Clare Amselem, policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation, argues that policymakers should support Betsy DeVos' decision to delay and perhaps revise the Obama-era “borrower defense to repayment” plan. On the Daily Signal.
Lawmakers Scrutinizing Evergreen State
After the recent tumultuous events at Evergreen State College, state legislators are considering whether or not to revoke state funding from the institution.
On the College Fix.
Bethune-Cookman President To Retire Early
The president of Bethune-Cookman University, Edison O. Jackson, announced that he plans on retiring a year early.
In the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Book About the “Radical Right”
Nancy MacLean, author of a new book criticizing the "radical right," claims that libertarians are planning a coordinated attack on her work. On Inside Higher Ed.