Georgia Unplugs the Bias Machine
People often ask me how, as an outspoken conservative professor at a large state university, I can get away with some of the things I say on social media and … Continue reading “Georgia Unplugs the Bias Machine”
Governance
University boards have the primary responsibility for ensuring fidelity to the institution’s mission, managing university finances, and setting personnel policies. The following articles expose poor governance practices and identify policies that keep boards accountable to the taxpayers, students, parents, alumni, and donors whom they serve.
Is the “Covid Cohort” Less Woke?
Students who came to college in the fall of 2024 are the first class that spent the entirety of their high-school years in a pandemic-shaped world. These students are called … Continue reading “Is the “Covid Cohort” Less Woke?”
Higher-Ed Reform’s Coming of Age
On this we all agree: Higher education is in crisis. Rolling protests, rising tuition, and growing distrust have compelled elected officials to speak seriously about reforming our nation’s postsecondary education … Continue reading “Higher-Ed Reform’s Coming of Age”
Can North Carolina Make Good on Its Skills-Based-Hiring Promises?
In March of 2023, Gov. Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 278, designed to lower degree-related barriers to entry for state-government jobs in North Carolina. A year and a half later, … Continue reading “Can North Carolina Make Good on Its Skills-Based-Hiring Promises?”
Recovering from Helene
Hurricane Helene rained historic hell on three University of North Carolina System schools when it rampaged through the western part of the state on Sept. 26. To varying degrees, the … Continue reading “Recovering from Helene”
From Retaliation to Reform
You have undoubtedly heard about cases where intolerant administrators target professors who fail one of the ideological litmus tests that increasingly characterize higher education. Such instances have become commonplace, perhaps … Continue reading “From Retaliation to Reform”
After the Encampments
You may have noticed that there has been less news this fall than last spring about Middle East-related demonstrations and disruptions on college campuses, a change only partly attributable to … Continue reading “After the Encampments”
A Raft of Reforms at Coastal Carolina University
This year, trustees at Coastal Carolina University have passed a slate of reforms that make it one of the best schools in the country for free speech and open inquiry. … Continue reading “A Raft of Reforms at Coastal Carolina University”
The Classic Learning Test Is Good for North Carolina
During the Covid pandemic, the University of North Carolina (like many institutions of higher learning) went test-optional. However, the Board of Governors rightly reversed that policy this year, re-establishing a … Continue reading “The Classic Learning Test Is Good for North Carolina”
On Campus Safety, the Left Is Hopelessly Confused
Ah, October, when temperatures fall, men rake leaves, and universities publish their annual crime data, as required by the 1990 Clery Act. A surprising addition to the calendar, you say? … Continue reading “On Campus Safety, the Left Is Hopelessly Confused”