Don’t Blame Us!
An expert in legal writing responds to Charles Rounds’ critique of law schools—and throws in some critiques of his own.
The Academic-Governmental Complex
Billions of federal dollars send too many unprepared students to college and distort scientific priorities.
Investigate the Education Schools!
The “Anything But Knowledge” philosophy of education schools reveals itself in comments on test tampering.
Justice O’Connor Rethinks Her Grutter Decision
But will a future Court pay any more attention to evidence about diversity than hers did?
WASC: Accreditor Foxes Guard Collegiate Henhouse
Former University of San Francisco History Department chair charges accreditors with overlooking a breach of ethics.
Seven Years, Six Scandals
Let’s not be complacent about the state of integrity at University of North Carolina campuses.
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.