When students and parents plan for the cost of college, they mostly consider “tuition and fees” as a single expense for the academic part of university attendance and “living expenses” … Continue reading “They Have to Get Money Somehow”
Since 2003, the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal has been a voice for excellence in higher education. We are dedicated to promoting knowledge over credentials, restoring genuine liberal … Continue reading “Celebrating 20 Years of Academic Renewal”
Last week, American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapters and faculty unions in four Southern states released the results of a survey purporting to reinforce the notion of a higher-ed … Continue reading “Faculty Are Not Fleeing the South”
In many red-leaning states around the country, lawmakers have proposed modifying or ending tenure. In my home state of North Carolina, House Bill 715 was under consideration but appears to … Continue reading “Does Tenure Matter?”
The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) has named, once again, a new president. Three years ago, the NCCCS said goodbye to President Peter Hans when he accepted the role … Continue reading “An Interview with the New NCCCS President”
To the editor: Thank you for sharing this perceptive essay. The recent emergence of DEI hierarchy is becoming the predominant issue not only across higher education, but in corporate governance … Continue reading “The practice of DEI needs to be examined”
Earlier this week, the Florida legislature passed a bill that may become a model for the nation. House Bill 931, sponsored by State Representative Spencer Roach, requires universities to host … Continue reading “A Florida Bill to Promote Fairness on Campus”
On April 10, three N.C. senators filed a bill to reform college and university accreditation in North Carolina. Though the bill was recently pulled from this week’s legislative calendar, its … Continue reading “Accreditation Reform Is Alive in North Carolina”
To the editor: My name is Kendra Wiggins and I am a former NC Teaching fellow recipient. I really appreciate this article highlighting some of the pitfalls of the program. … Continue reading “Defaulting on the NC Teaching Fellows scholarship has drastic consequences”
Last week, following an executive order by Gov. Roy Cooper, North Carolina joined a growing movement to pull down unnecessary barriers to public employment. Bearing the modest title “Recognizing the … Continue reading “North Carolina Strikes a Blow Against Credentialism”