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.

Jul 23, 2014 · Jenna A. Robinson

I take a look at three reform-minded athletics reports and find a few (very few) good ideas.

I take a look at three reform-minded athletics reports and find a few (very few) good ideas.

Jul 21, 2014 · Harry Painter

U.S. senators want to expand an innovative college policy, but is it necessary?

U.S. senators want to expand an innovative college policy, but is it necessary?

Jul 18, 2014 · Jennifer Gratz

Another awful affirmative action ruling could send the issue back to the Supreme Court.

Another awful affirmative action ruling could send the issue back to the Supreme Court.

Jul 16, 2014 · W. Lee Hansen

The University of Wisconsin’s latest diversity plan calls for “equity” in high-demand majors and the distribution of grades.

The University of Wisconsin’s latest diversity plan calls for “equity” in high-demand majors and the distribution of grades.

Jul 14, 2014 · Jesse Saffron

Campbell University starts a new engineering program in its effort to become a regional force in higher education.

Campbell University starts a new engineering program in its effort to become a regional force in higher education.

Jul 9, 2014 · George Leef

The time seems ripe for making changes in legal education, but which ones?

The time seems ripe for making changes in legal education, but which ones?

Jul 7, 2014 · Harry Painter

A Small Community College with a Big Problem

There’s been a failure, but there’s no telling how bad—or just what—it is.

Jul 4, 2014 · Jane S. Shaw

A Brookings study says there is no student loan crisis, but is it right?

Is there a student loan crisis? A Brookings study says no.

Jul 2, 2014 · Mitchell Langbert

Can Money Contaminate a College?

You would think so, given the way a Brooklyn College dean avoided a multimillion-dollar grant opportunity.

Jun 25, 2014 · Henry Manne

All Education Is For-Profit Education

A prominent economic thinker responds to Henry Hansmann and gives the back of his hand to Robert Shireman.