Students as ATM Machines
A lawsuit alleges that a SUNY school lowered standards for financial gain.
Costs
American colleges and universities spend billions of dollars a year from state, federal, and private sources. The following articles identify ways to cut costs and ensure that public investment in higher education provides value to students, taxpayers, and society.
Apart No More? Part I
Dec 6, 2009 ·
Jay Schalin
A host of influences—some natural and some imposed by the economy—might mean big changes ahead for many of the nation’s historically black colleges.
Putting the Scholar Back in Scholarships
Dec 4, 2009 ·
Jay Schalin
The University of North Carolina’s scholarship program can be crafted to make the state’s entire education system more competitive.
Should Taxpayers Sponsor an Arts School?
Dec 1, 2009 ·
George Leef
North Carolina’s fine arts culture would be just as strong without this subsidy.
Another Side to Africa’s Story
Nov 29, 2009 ·
Jane S. Shaw
One campus speaker argues that Africa’s salvation will not come from foreign aid, but from grass-roots entrepreneurship.
How To Start a College on Your Own Time
Nov 24, 2009 ·
Tim Mosteller
A philosophy professor in California felt that something was missing in education and is now creating an ideal learning community.
Parents and Students Need to Do Their Homework
Nov 20, 2009 ·
Robert Blumenthal
It’s wise to examine a college’s financial condition before making a decision about which school to attend.
Asking the Right Question
Nov 13, 2009 ·
George Leef
Are too many students going to college? Bravo to Chronicle Review for a fair and balanced discussion.
How to Reform from the Ground Up
Nov 10, 2009 ·
Jane S. Shaw
Fixing higher education won’t come from top-down government mandates, but from grass-roots innovation.
Size Matters
Oct 31, 2009 ·
Jay Schalin
Ultra-small colleges with full immersion into specific disciplines might may be a cost-effective alternative to more traditional private schools.