Equalizing Outcomes Through Program Proliferation
The UNC system hopes to improve graduation rates by expanding expensive “handholding” programs for students who are not ready for college-level work.
Inquiring Minds Ought To Know
The search for a new chancellor at N.C. State should have been conducted more openly, given the reason that the position was vacant (corruption).
Appointing the Usual Suspects
Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s appointments to a higher education advisory board make a statement: Diversity is all that matters.
The Big Picture Ahead
Jane Shaw offers her top ten list of the major trends occurring in higher education.
In the Rearview Mirror: 2009
The Pope Center staff takes a look back at some of the big events and trends of the last year.
Heavy Hand at the Controls
A new study suggests that European governments’ pronouncements about freeing up universities have not led to much autonomy.
Are We Stuck with the Politically Correct University?
An excellent new book explores the problem and suggests reforms.
Apart No More? Part I
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.
Yale and Berkeley Flunk This Test
A new interactive rating system grades colleges on what’s left of their “core curricula.”
A False Seal of Approval
St. Andrews College faces a loss of accreditation over its finances, despite providing a quality education.