May 2023 - Future U

NEWS BRIEFS: Michigan’s College Enrollment Decline Among Nation’s Highest

'Part of the challenge is demography, with the state’s aging population and a dwindling pool of high school graduates."

by Future U/ May 31, 2023/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

"Lawmakers aimed to end both DEI and tenure across Texas public campuses despite pushback from higher education advocates."

by Future U/ May 30, 2023/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

"Canisius asserted it was under no obligation to 'declare' a financial exigency, only that it be experiencing one."

by Future U/ May 30, 2023/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

“What is happening in Florida will not stay in Florida."

by Future U/ May 28, 2023/ Public Higher Ed/

"Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who oversees the Texas Senate, said that a tenure ban is one of his priorities this …

by Future U/ May 27, 2023/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

"There is only one word to describe the system—exploitative."

by John Traphagan/ May 26, 2023/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives/

Claire Polster offers a theory of change and strategies for returning higher ed to its roots as a public-serving institution.

by Future U/ May 25, 2023/ FutureU Forum, Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society, Video/

“'Fewer, Less, and No' can be powerful words for change—if we allow them to be."

by Future U/ May 24, 2023/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

The Neoliberal mindset converts higher education from a forum of ideas to a forum of goods and services.

by John Traphagan/ May 23, 2023/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

Fraud happens. Lies happen. Cheating happens.

by George Styles and J.W. Traphagan/ May 22, 2023/ Education, Perspectives, Society/

Featuring Professor Claire Polster with commentary offered by Professor Nathan Rousseau.

by Future U/ May 21, 2023/ Audio, FutureU Forum, Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

A number of universities are investing heavily in infrastructure enhancements and faculty cluster hires.

by Future U/ May 20, 2023/ Higher Ed, Society/

FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1:30-3p, Eastern. Participation via ZOOM. Contact Frank Fear at fear@msu for the link.

by Future U/ May 19, 2023/ FutureU Forum, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society, Video/

State Sen. Kent Smith (D-Euclid): "This would be the worst assault on academic freedom that Ohio has ever seen.” …

by Future U/ May 18, 2023/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/

"Firing coaches can be futile without addressing deeper cultural problems."

by Future U/ May 17, 2023/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/