October 2018 - Future U

NEWS BRIEFS: U Maryland Students Protest Trustees’ Decision To Reinstate Football Coach

This case raises (yet again) questions about the role of major college sports in American higher education. This case shows …

by Future U/ October 31, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

David Jesse of The Detroit Free Press explores that question in this feature article.

by Future U/ October 30, 2018/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

Jeff Selingo and colleagues have written a new report entitled, The Future(s) of Higher Education. In it, they identify five models …

by Future U/ October 29, 2018/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

Mission drift causes colleges and universities to offer programs that extend beyond their founding mandates. Here’s an interpretation with focus …

by Future U/ October 28, 2018/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

Reclaim MSU has prepared a policy proposal to ensure a credible future for Michigan State University. Read it. Support it. …

by Future U/ October 27, 2018/ MSU, Perspectives/

Enter the Koch-funded Center for Growth and Policy at Utah State University. Read more here.

by Future U/ October 26, 2018/ Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

“You will miss out on a host of other relevant and fascinating skills and departments when you confine yourself to …

by Future U/ October 25, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

Read David Jesse’s coverage at The Detroit Free Press.

by Future U/ October 24, 2018/ MSU, News Briefs/

And Bloomberg reports the situation is about to explode. Riley Griffin tells why.

by Future U/ October 23, 2018/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

Here’s an excerpt (from Pacific Standard) of Joshua Hunt’s new book, University of Nike: How Corporate Cash Bought American Higher Education. It’s …

by Future U/ October 22, 2018/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

“Thank you!” said outgoing MI governor, Rick Snyder. Snyder expressed gratitude by appointing a number of his political allies to …

by Future U/ October 21, 2018/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

The time frame–over about thirty years, starting in the ’80s. The evolution–from a public good to what’s best for the …

by Future U/ October 20, 2018/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

A checklist approach replaces competitive criteria. Millions of dollars annually are now available to students who otherwise might not qualify. …

by Future U/ October 19, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

It involved a group of Wyoming football players, who became known as “The Black 14.” Read the story and watch …

by Future U/ October 18, 2018/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

“Complete College America (CCA) is pushing higher education to rethink student experiences–to help them better connect purpose to an academic …

by Future U/ October 17, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/