Women outnumber men in higher education at record levels. According to enrollment data from the National Student Clearinghouse, women comprised 59.5 percent of college students at the end of the … Continue reading “Did You Know? Large Enrollment Gap Between Men and Women”
Students across the country report that they are being left in the dark about their grades. Even when students turn in their assignments on time, as required, some professors take … Continue reading “Did You Know? Some Professors Are Slow to Grade”
North Carolina State University students need to be taught about how to be “inclusive,” according to the school’s chancellor and top administrators. Last June, NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson released … Continue reading “Diversity Training Comes to NC State University”
To the editor: Sociology is supposed to be a science but, alas, large chunks of it have migrated to activism. N.C. State Sociologist Michael Schwalbe’s article attacking cigarette companies for … Continue reading “Letter to the Editor: Is anything not systemic racism?”
Over 20 percent of college students come from lower-income families, according to Inside Higher Ed. These students face the worst effects of school closings due to the pandemic—whether they’re in … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Students Hurt Most by School Closings”
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”
The overall success of online education is being hindered by the fact that some classes just aren’t meant for online instruction. If higher ed leaders can adjust online classes for … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Future of Online Learning”
Colleges have been trying to stop COVID-19 from spreading on campus, and after a year of experimentation, failure, and success, officials may have found their way. Campuses are combining widespread … Continue reading “COVID-19 Campus Changes: Testing and Sequestering Students”
When students pay tuition, they also pay a mix of mandatory and optional fees. One constant headache for students has been paying for a parking permit to leave their car … Continue reading “The High Cost of Campus Parking”