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PERSPECTIVES: An Economist Evaluates The Worth of Going To College

It’s the age-old question that can’t be answered in economic terms only, but here’s an analysis you may find useful. …

by Future U/ August 15, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Neoliberal Expansion Brought America Donald Trump

Henry Giroux elaborates at BillMoyers.com in an article published originally in Truthout.

by Future U/ August 14, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: “Gaming” The Admissions Office

How might prospective students portray themselves attractively to admissions counselors? Here’s one approach to acknowledge and disdain. Read more here.

by Future U/ August 13, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: How Much Does Off-Campus Housing Cost? Depends Who You Ask

Study finds colleges in the same geographic area often give different estimates. Read more here.

by Future U/ August 11, 2016/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Students Protest, Donations Drop

It’s another example of how important it is to “protect the brand.” But does it jibe with the purpose of …

by Future U/ August 10, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: How Should We Fund Michigan’s Public Universities?

The Wayne State president expresses concerns about the funding formula for Michigan’s public universities. Read more here.

by Future U/ August 5, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Trump v. Clinton On The Relevance of Science

There are differences, stark differences. Here’s an interpretation published recently in the journal, Nature.

by Future U/ August 3, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Which States Spend More on Prisons Than Higher Education?

From The Washington Post analysis, read more here. (Spoiler alert: Michigan is on the list.)

by Future U/ August 3, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: More Research Scientists Than Academic Jobs At America’s Colleges And Universities

Here’s an investigative report from The New York Times.

by Future U/ July 15, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Temple Replaces Exec Administrators In Wake of Funding Shortfall

Overspending on financial aid is the reason. The provost has been replaced by the former law school dean and it …

by Future U/ July 13, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Re-Emphasis On Admitting In-State Undergrads in UCAL System

In part, the action was taken in response to external pressure. Out-of-state admissions decline as do international admissions at two …

by Future U/ July 13, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: In This World, Kazakhstan Stands Out

The recent situation at UC Davis–what many perceived to be image-management overreach–seems benign when compared to what goes on in the …

by Future U/ July 13, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Flagship Public Universities and The Public Good

Provocative analysis offered by the chancellor of UC Berkeley. Read more below from The Chronicle of Higher Education.

by Future U/ July 13, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Money Magazine’s 2016 College Rankings Go Well Beyond College ROI

Ranking metrics include college affordability and “meaningfulness” following graduation. Read more here. And here.

by Future U/ July 13, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Getting A Liberal Arts Education Vis-à-Vis Practicing A Civic Arts Life

Is there an inherent contradiction between what we’re taught and how we live our postgraduate lives? Read a provocative essay …

by Future U/ July 11, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

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