Wisconsin won’t admit it, but its new egalitarian policy leads to grading quotas
In July, I wrote about the pressure that University of Wisconsin officials have been exerting on the faculty for greater “equity” on campus.
Why the Pope Center has an internship program (hint: it’s not just for the cheap labor)
Why the Pope Center has an internship program (hint: it’s not just for the cheap labor)
6 things we’re thankful for in higher education
It is Thanksgiving week, and six Pope Center staff members express thanks for some things that happened this year in higher education.
Leisure studies: an academic field based on a utopian mistake?
With most academic fields, we know what they are about. Political science teaches about political systems and their workings; philosophy about how people have thought on questions such as ethics; literature courses have students read and contemplate worthwhile books.
“Affirmative consent” rule on campus sexual assault makes its way to North Carolina
“Affirmative consent” rule on campus sexual assault makes its way to North Carolina
The most important part of a college education
General education does not get the respect it deserves on U.S. campuses.
First Amendment Day at Chapel Hill stirs debate about “trigger warnings”
First Amendment Day at Chapel Hill stirs debate about “trigger warnings”
The Supreme Court endangered Christian student groups, but some states are coming to the rescue
The Supreme Court endangered Christian student groups, but some states are coming to the rescue
A professor recounts how UCLA blocked his investigation of its racial preference policy
A professor recounts how UCLA blocked his investigation of its racial preference policy
The documentary Ivory Tower may spark more debate over higher ed’s big problems
Ivory Tower covers a lot of ground and may spark more debate over higher ed’s big problems