The Evolution of Macalester College
Macalester is long on platitudes, but short of rigorous engagement and thinking. On the American Expermient.
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A Bachelor’s Degree in 3 Years
As it takes students longer to get a degree, colleges should curb the trend and push to make their degree doable in three years. On AEI.
Penn State Tries to Clamp Down on Greek Life Before Students Return
President Damon Sims announced that he would not approve any Greek life social to prevent the spread of COVID-19. On Penn State.
California State U. System Makes Ethnic Studies Mandatory
Professors will be assured of their jobs, but students are unlikely to learn much beyond the politicization of the academy. On the Daily Signal.
Profs Sue Rutgers After $100 Million Shifted to Athletics
Rutgers has been reluctant to provide information about where the money came from, so professors are suing for the public records. On Bloomberg.
North Carolina Has Some of the Best-Paid College Presidents
East Carolina, NC State, and the UNC system had some of the top administrative pay, thanks to severance packages and deferred compensation. On the Winston-Salem Journal.
At San Diego State, Emeritus Professors on Notice
A faculty committee has proposed stripping the title of emeritus professor for "reptuational harm" brought on the university by controversial emeriti. On Inside Higher Ed.
Who Isn’t Applying for Federal Student Aid? Minorities, Poor Students
Colleges are accepting more low-income students, but with the coronaviruus, fewer are following through on sending in a deposit. On Inside Higher Ed.
NC Community Colleges to Offer Training for Impartial Policing
How police engage with the public can have dramatic effects on trust and cooperation. On EdNC.
No Shortcuts on Fighting Racism
Colleges routinely admit non-white students with lower-than-average test scores, yet a vaguely described "systemic racism" is blamed for inequities. On Real Clear Politics.