September 2016 - Future U

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PERSPECTIVES: Young Researchers Often Thrive Outside Academia

The Nature Editorial Board addresses an important issue in science today: the overproduction of Ph.D.’s in relation to availability of tenure-track jobs available.

by Future U/ September 30, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Higher Education As Agent Of Progressive Change

Cristina Escrigas writes: “Higher education institutions…mainstays of the prevailing economic system must become agents of progressive social change. This requires rethinking …

by Future U/ September 29, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Let’s Shift The Paradigm–Higher Education For The Common Good

For the most part, a college education is designed for individual gain. Marcus Peter Ford’s vision is different: Education for the Common …

by Future U/ September 29, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: How Does Public Higher Education Allocate Financial Aid?

At issue is the proportion of financial aid allocated to students from lower-income families. Read more here.

by Future U/ September 28, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Marc Edwards On Scientific Integrity In An Era of Hypercompetition

Read Dr. Edwards’ hard-hitting, co-authored paper, published in Environmental Engineering Science. Marc Edwards paper (Dr. Edwards, a professor at Virginia …

by Future U/ September 28, 2016/ Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: $7k Will Earn You A Master’s Degree At A Brand Name University

From NYTs: “Georgia Tech may have discovered a whole new market for higher education, one that could change the way …

by Future U/ September 27, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Alum to Donors — Redirect Your Gift From Your College To Students In Debt

This alumna recommends redirecting donations from your Alma Mater to students at your school who are graduating with debt. Read more about this …

by Future U/ September 26, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: How Much Do I Own On My Student Loan? It Depends On How Your Lender Accounts for Payments

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has found irregularities in how some lenders account for student loan payments. Read more here.

by Future U/ September 26, 2016/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Tuition Freeze At Public Universities In Some States, Not Others

Read David Jesse’s investigative report (from The Detroit Free Press as published in The Lansing State Journal). Excerpt: “Tuition at …

by Future U/ September 26, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: More Racist Incidents On Campus, This Time At U. of North Dakota

Two photos emerged recently. University authorities are investigating. Read more here.

by Future U/ September 26, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: “Black Lives Matter” Flag Officially Hoisted, Then Stolen, At University of Vermont

Not without debate, UVM authorized the hoisting of a BLM flag adjacent to the U.S. flag. Read more here. Soon …

by Future U/ September 25, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Forces Threatening Public Higher Education

Here’s a thoughtful treatment written by Michigan State’s Brendan Cantwell.

by Future U/ September 24, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: EMU President Addresses Racist Graffiti Painted on Campus Building

Read James Smith’s letter here: EMU situation. Read a news story about the situation. Students protested after a Friday night football …

by Future U/ September 24, 2016/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: “Hidden Injuries” Of Neoliberal Academe

Rosalind Gill discusses some of the hidden challenges associated with today’s corporatized higher education. Read her analysis here.

by Future U/ September 23, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Contrasting Views On Student Protests At Ohio State

Read two perspectives, one report published in the OSU student newspaper, the other written by an OSU student group.

by Future U/ September 22, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/