Higher Ed Archive

PERSPECTIVES: Engagement, Trust, Shared Leadership–Center Stage in New Book About University Leadership

The Empowered University is the title of the just-released effort co-authored by Freeman Hrabowski, Philip Rous, and Peter Henderson. “An …

by Future U/ November 21, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: Shared Governance, An Issue at Loyola (IL) and Tulsa

Loyola faculty express concerns about health insurance, Tulsa faculty vote no confidence in president and provost about an academic reorganization …

by Future U/ November 19, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: Racist Acts on Campus, Again, This Time at Syracuse U

Syracuse University has suspended social activities for fraternities following a report that fraternity members yelled a racial slur at an …

by Future U/ November 17, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: What’s College Worth In Financial Returns? No Surprises For the ‘Middle of the Pack’

“In the middle of the distribution of the American postsecondary institutions, it’s a fair fight between four-year schools, two-year schools, …

by Future U/ November 16, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: University Board Secrecy Undermines Public Trust

“Of all places in government, universities should be the most open and transparent, given higher education’s aim to promote free …

by Future U/ November 15, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Unrestricted Giving to Higher Ed Is A Double-Edged Sword

The estate of the Lord Corp. announced that it will donate a total of $1 billion dollars in unrestricted funds …

by Future U/ November 13, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Conflicts Regarding Coverage of Student Protests at Northestern Reveal Fragility of Student Newspapers

The backlash to newspaper coverage of student protests prompted an editorial apology and defense of the newspaper by the school’s …

by Future U/ November 12, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: University President Forms Committee Amid Student Concerns About Campus Racism

“The University of Northern Iowa’s president is forming a committee to address minority and other students’ allegations of systemic racism …

by Future U/ November 8, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: The New ‘Wisconsin Idea?’ Presidential Search Committee Is Devoid of Faculty and Staff

The incoming president of the U of Wisconsin system will inherit tensions between the administration and faculty/staff. Read more from …

by Future U/ November 7, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: USC, Weary of Scandals, Enacts Major Board Reforms

“USC trustees approved far-reaching changes to their governing board Tuesday aimed at reforming leadership weaknesses that prevented the private university …

by Future U/ November 6, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: What Exit Inteviews Tell Us About the Experiences of D-1 Student-Athletes

Daniel Libit and Luke Cyphers took the time to find out. Their findings were published at The Intercollegiate. Enlightening–because we …

by Future U/ November 5, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: Virtues, the Liberal Left, and The Academy Explored in New Book

Connections are the focus of Robert Boyers new book, The Tyranny of Virtue: Identity, the Academy, and the Hunt For …

by Future U/ November 1, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Political Pressure Forces Change at NCAA

“The NCAA has a choice. It can get on board or risk getting run over. It can craft legislation that …

by Future U/ October 31, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘Big Ten Voting Challenge’ Paid Dividends at University of Michigan

Edie Goldenberg, professor of political science and public policy at the University of Michigan, describes how efforts at UM led …

by Future U/ October 28, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Wayne St (MI) Initiates Free Tuition for Detroit Students/Residents

“Called the ‘Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge,’ the initiative could potentially provide free tuition to students currently enrolled in Detroit …

by Future U/ October 23, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/