Why Is It Such a Struggle to Reform Our Colleges?
…making the tired claim that we will improve society by putting more people through college because good outcomes (such as civil engagement) correlate with college degrees. Thus, not only will…
…making the tired claim that we will improve society by putting more people through college because good outcomes (such as civil engagement) correlate with college degrees. Thus, not only will…
…Any student who maintained a 3.0 GPA (“B” average) throughout high school, and whose parents’ combined income was less than $66,000, could receive two years of free tuition at any…
The loss of public trust in universities that has risen to front page news did not suddenly emerge in 2020. In 2018 the non-partisan Gallup organization found that, for the…
…price mechanism. Government will control the “just” price producers are to be paid, a mechanism that has historically led to large-scale famines. And inefficiency will be rewarded with “public support”…
…expects that the college of the future will not be a traditional classroom. He said he predicts “more teachers will be actual practitioners, while academics will be respected and wanted…
…$876 million in 2003. The school also increased its spending in regards to supplies and materials ($151 million spent), services ($380 million), scholarships and fellowships ($47 million), and utilities ($46…
…student centers, on-campus dining, intramural athletics, campus events, or study abroad opportunities. Neither will there be storied athletics rivalries or favorite campus haunts. And so far, there are no rock…
…student experiences and the barriers they face from COVID-19. The study concluded that “students with disabilities were more likely to experience difficulty with accessing the internet, technology training and support,…
…to develop a sense of camaraderie. By reading the same book, the idea is that students will engage in thought-provoking conversations and have a shared educational experience. Common reading programs…
…finished the test and logged off. The invasive software that uses live proctors to “ensure test-takers abide by a strict set of rules” is the most concerning practice. Live proctors…