To the editor: Alexander Riley conflates diversity training, which I don’t agree with, with diversity. He seems to think that the only people who have anything to contribute to higher … Continue reading “Letter to the Editor: Don’t conflate diversity training with diversity”
Diversity training is now in force at many institutions of higher education. In the typical scenario, students, staff, and faculty submit themselves to the mercies of hectoring lectures and demeaning … Continue reading “The Origins of the Cruel Ritual of Diversity Training”
Most businesses and the general public had a brutal year in 2020—perhaps with the notable exceptions of Zoom and toilet paper manufacturers. Universities suffered as well, with enrollment drops and … Continue reading “The Trouble with Faculty Hiring Booms in a Politicized Time”
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles. Part I can be found here, Part II is here, and Part III is here. The “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” … Continue reading “UNC Governing Boards Fiddle while Reason Burns”
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles. Part I can be found here and Part II is here. As was shown in the first article in this … Continue reading “UNC System Adopting Political Litmus Tests for Employment and Attendance”
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles. Part I can be found here. The phrase “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” is a loaded one; it does not signify … Continue reading “Advancing the Radical Agenda at UNC-Chapel Hill with Sneaky Language”
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles. Part II is here. The political left has proven itself to be amazingly incompetent when it comes to governing. Examples … Continue reading “The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Movement: Tyranny Through Subverting Language”
The Legal Insurrection Foundation, of which I am the president, has launched a website, criticalrace.org, to provide resources to parents and students regarding Critical Race Training in higher education. The … Continue reading “Exposing Critical Race Training in Higher Education”
The college admissions essay can be a stressful part of the application process for students. Like standardized test scores, however, their influence is waning. Many colleges have stopped requiring them. … Continue reading “College Admissions Essays Are Getting Shorter—and More Political”
The syllabus is such a basic document that most of us tend not to think much about what goes into making one. What are its necessary ingredients? A listing of … Continue reading “What’s in a Syllabus? The Keys to Undoing Academic Freedom, If We’re Not Careful “