Academics

Future leaders in business, government, and civil society need more than just job skills. The following articles defend the value of liberal education, with a focus on academic quality and rigor, fundamental knowledge, and the ideas that have shaped Western Civilization. They also scrutinize academic programs that have departed from these ideals in the name of progressive ideology.

Sep 9, 2008 · George Leef

Not in the Job Description: Saving the World

Stanley Fish’s own bias detracts from his argument against classroom indoctrination in his new book, Save the World on Your Own Time.

Sep 5, 2008 · Jane S. Shaw

Rethinking College Rankings

The decline of U.S. News and World Report’s dominance of college ranking systems is a good thing.

Sep 4, 2008 · George Leef

Affirmative Action By Any Other Name

Is UCLA’s so-called “holistic” admissions policy just a cover for racial preferences?

Sep 2, 2008 · George Leef

Is There Learning in Service Learning?

Volunteer work for college credits might be more feel-good fad than valuable learning tool.

Sep 1, 2008 · Jane S. Shaw

Asking for the Moon and Stars

UNC campuses respond to UNC Tomorrow’s call for policy suggestions with an extensive wish list for new projects.

Aug 31, 2008 · Jenna A. Robinson

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Aug 30, 2008 · Jenna A. Robinson

Freshmen across the state get their first tastes of academic work and university culture via summer reading programs. The flavors range from strong and satisfying (Three Cups of Tea) to bitter and indigestible (Covering).

Aug 28, 2008 · Jenna A. Robinson

Putting the Civic Cart Before the Horse

A program encouraging students to get involved politically before they have the necessary civic knowledge misses the mark.

Aug 26, 2008 · Jenna A. Robinson

Lower the Drinking Age

Jenna Ashley Robinson argues in favor a petition circulating among college presidents to lower the legal drinking age.

· Jay Schalin

Keep the Drinking Age Where It Is

Jay Schalin argues against a petition circulating among college presidents to lower the legal drinking age.