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Monthly Archive: January 2023

NEWS BRIEFS: Dept. of Ed Findings Re MSU & Title IX Violations, “About As Serious As It Gets”

Read a summary interpretation of the report and what it could mean for Michigan State going forward. It’s from ESPN.
by Future U/ January 31, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVE: Engler’s Resignation Letter Is Revealing

“No matter how many warnings Engler was given, his next gaffe was always just around the corner. For as callous …
by Future U/ January 30, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Gubernatorial Preference For Appointing Athletic Booster to Rutgers’ Board Draws Faculty Ire

“Somebody who has been so useful in the sideshow is now promoted into running the place,” said David Hughes, vice …
by Future U/ January 29, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Are Universities Responsible ‘Persons’?

“If institutions can have the rights of persons, should they not also be subject to the corresponding responsibilities?” Stjepan Orekovic, …
by Future U/ January 28, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: With Engler Out, Cultural Change Must Begin

“MSU Needs More Than A Resignation,” writes Katarina Huss in Roosevelt@MSU.  Read her article here,
by Future U/ January 27, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Faculty Member Speaks Out, Then ‘Invited’ to Leave University

Melissa Harris-Perry’s MLK Day speech included references to Wake Forest University’s history and current employment practices. A few days later, the …
by Future U/ January 26, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Yes, Virginia, There Is A Thing Called TUITION REDUCTION

A highly competitive marketplace–with families and students suffering sticker shock–has motivated a number of schools to lower tuition. Here’s the …
by Future U/ January 25, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Reclaim MSU’s Statement On the University’s Presidential Search

“We appreciate Dianne Byrum sharing her perspective on the presidential search. We would like to share our perspective as well. …
by Future U/ January 24, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Do Scholarship And Activism Mix?

Not always, and not without risk, says U. of New Hampshire’s Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. “You should be able to work toward a …
by Future U/ January 23, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: MSU Student Newspaper, “Why Did It Take So Long?”

Editorial asserts that the MSU Board had plenty of early reasons to fire John Engler, but didn’t have the votes …
by Future U/ January 22, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, And Academic Philanthropy

Philanthropist Richard Sackler blames abusers. Abusers “are the culprits and the problem” and that they “are reckless criminals.” What should …
by Future U/ January 21, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Was Timing Of Perles Resignation Intended To Rig Board Replacement?

Yes, reports The Free Press. Accusation: relinquishing Perles’ financial commitment to Michigan State was done in exchange for the governor appointing …
by Future U/ January 20, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVE: It’s Time To Have A Serious Conversation About Academic Philanthropy

Michael Bloomberg’s huge gift to Johns Hopkins could be a discussion kickstarter. Read more in this essay from Inside Higher Education.
by Future U/ January 19, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVE: What’s A University Worth When It Sheds Its Soul To Remain Viable?

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point is a case in point. Unbecoming a higher education is the cost of staying in …
by Future U/ January 18, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

News Briefs: Engler’s Resignation Letter, Eleven Pages Long, Tells Tale

You be the judge. Here’s the letter.
by Future U/ January 17, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/
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