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Since the 1980s, higher education–along with all other institutions–has felt the impact of a phenomenon known broadly as neoliberalism.
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NEWS BRIEFS: Shared Governance, An Issue at Loyola (IL) and Tulsa
Loyola faculty express concerns about health insurance, Tulsa faculty vote no confidence in president and provost about an academic reorganization …
November 19, 2019/
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NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Out of Context’ Use of Material Reopens Wounds For Nassar Victims, Families
In his Talking with Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell includes audio clips from Michigan Radio’s, Believed, but uses the clips to make unsubstantiated …
November 18, 2019/
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NEWS BRIEFS: Racist Acts on Campus, Again, This Time at Syracuse U
Syracuse University has suspended social activities for fraternities following a report that fraternity members yelled a racial slur at an …
November 17, 2019/
Higher Ed, News Briefs/
NEWS BRIEFS: What’s College Worth In Financial Returns? No Surprises For the ‘Middle of the Pack’
“In the middle of the distribution of the American postsecondary institutions, it’s a fair fight between four-year schools, two-year schools, …
November 16, 2019/
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PERSPECTIVES: University Board Secrecy Undermines Public Trust
“Of all places in government, universities should be the most open and transparent, given higher education’s aim to promote free …
November 15, 2019/
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NEWS BRIEFS: Michigan State Faculty Senate Urges Trustees to Release Document
FutureU thanks the MSU Faculty Senate for this action and endorses the request. Read more from The Lansing State Journal.
November 14, 2019/
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PERSPECTIVES: Unrestricted Giving to Higher Ed Is A Double-Edged Sword
The estate of the Lord Corp. announced that it will donate a total of $1 billion dollars in unrestricted funds …
November 13, 2019/
Higher Ed, Perspectives/
PERSPECTIVES: Conflicts Regarding Coverage of Student Protests at Northestern Reveal Fragility of Student Newspapers
The backlash to newspaper coverage of student protests prompted an editorial apology and defense of the newspaper by the school’s …
November 12, 2019/
Higher Ed, Perspectives/
NEWS BRIEFS: University President Forms Committee Amid Student Concerns About Campus Racism
“The University of Northern Iowa’s president is forming a committee to address minority and other students’ allegations of systemic racism …
November 8, 2019/
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NEWS BRIEFS: The New ‘Wisconsin Idea?’ Presidential Search Committee Is Devoid of Faculty and Staff
The incoming president of the U of Wisconsin system will inherit tensions between the administration and faculty/staff. Read more from …
November 7, 2019/
Higher Ed, News Briefs/
NEWS BRIEFS: USC, Weary of Scandals, Enacts Major Board Reforms
“USC trustees approved far-reaching changes to their governing board Tuesday aimed at reforming leadership weaknesses that prevented the private university …
November 6, 2019/
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NEWS BRIEFS: What Exit Inteviews Tell Us About the Experiences of D-1 Student-Athletes
Daniel Libit and Luke Cyphers took the time to find out. Their findings were published at The Intercollegiate. Enlightening–because we …
November 5, 2019/
Higher Ed, News Briefs/
PERSPECTIVES: At Michigan State: “Made a Thousand Times Worse by Misdirection and Mismanagement from the Top of the University”
Says Valerie von Frank, a member of Parents of Sister Survivors Engage (POSSE). Read more from the Michigan Advance in …
November 4, 2019/
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PERSPECTIVES: Michigan State University’s Culture Hasn’t Changed
Recent incidents at MSU point to an undeniable reality–underlying issues remain prevalent. Read this Lansing State Journal editorial position for …
November 3, 2019/
MSU, Perspectives/
PERSPECTIVES: Racist Incidents at Michigan State Require More Attention, Action
Professor Eunice Foster writes at The Lansing State Journal.
November 2, 2019/
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