Did You Know? Americans’ Views of College Professors
Americans’ trust in higher education is wavering. Back in 2018, a Pew Research Center survey found that about 61 percent of Americans think that the higher education system is going…
Getting Serious About a Parallel University System
We have reached a critical juncture in our nation’s history. As once hallowed institutions decay before our eyes, parallel structures struggle to arise. Cryptocurrencies, Fintechs, and private equity funds hedge…
Did You Know? Some UNC Institutions Are Inefficient
At the September meeting of the UNC Board of Governors, the Budget Committee received an important presentation: UNC System Workforce Trends Part II. The report included detailed data about the…
The “Permanent Crisis” of the Humanities
“Part of the story of why the humanities are always in crisis is that we have needed them to be in crisis.” This provocative declaration was made by Chad Wellmon,…
Letter to the Editor: Subjectivity of peer review
To the editor: Peer reviews are always suspect because the peers usually have have their own subjective opinions and are therefore inclined to bias. Review should only address factual integrity.…
Did You Know? Student Math Grades Vary in UNC System
Entry-level math courses such as college algebra and introductory statistics are required in most universities, regardless of major. Math courses are required because they are a crucial part of every…
Derek Bok’s Higher Expectations – Our Colleges Should Accomplish More
Former Harvard president Derek Bok has long lamented that our institutions of higher education largely underperform in their missions. He has now written another book making that argument. His Higher…
Letter to the Editor: The state should have a voice in who runs public universities
To the editor: I neither know Darrell Allison nor anything about his appointment as Chancellor at Fayetteville State University. But I also read that he is seeking to improve FSU’s…
Did You Know? The Campus COVID-19 Plan That Worked
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign earned a reputation for having a remarkably effective COVID-19 mitigation plan. Its experience is one that other colleges should pay attention to. As mentioned…
Blueprint for Reform: Viewpoint Diversity
Blueprint for Reform: Viewpoint Diversity is a policy guide for state legislators and university trustees. It underscores the critical role of viewpoint diversity in fostering academic freedom, open inquiry, and…