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PERSPECTIVES: Is There A Connection Between Conspiracy Beliefs And Education Level?

Read a thoughtful piece from NPR written by Tania Lombrozo, psychology professor, University of California, Berkeley

by Future U/ December 7, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Troubling Hire At Liberty University

The situation at Baylor regarding sexual assaults is known nationally. Liberty just hired the former Baylor athletics director in the …

by Future U/ December 5, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: When A University Sues Its Student Newspaper

The situation at UK raises important questions. “Colleges are more motivated than ever…to maintain reputations. The stakes have increased for colleges …

by Future U/ December 4, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Shifting Actions Toward US Flag At Hampshire College Yield Diverse Responses

Post-election, the flag on the main flagpole was lowered to half-staff, burned, and later removed altogether–with considerable response, on-campus and -off. …

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

PERSPECTIVE: Was This Election Different? If So, What Does It Mean For Higher Education?

“This election was different,” contends Judith S. White. “Given that, can our work as senior leaders in higher education be the same?” Read …

by Future U/ December 2, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: “It’s Time For Higher Education To Speak Up”

Here’s a thoughtful essay written by Catherine Hill, president emerita, Vassar College, published recently in Inside Higher Education.

by Future U/ December 1, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: “Professor Watchlist” Monitors ‘Leftist Propaganda’ In The Classroom

New website is seen by some as threat to academic freedom, by others as accountability in higher ed. Read more from The …

by Future U/ November 30, 2016/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: America’s Public Universities As Corporations

As products … “they chase research projects, build luxury dorms and academic centers to attract wealthy students, and engage in activities …

by Future U/ November 24, 2016/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: On University Bureaucracy

“The number of executive, administrative, and managerial employees on university campuses nationwide continued to rise even during the recession, federal …

by Future U/ November 23, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Net Migration of College Graduates By State

Look at the map and read details in this report published in The New York Times.

by Future U/ November 22, 2016/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Number of International College Students In U.S. Breaks Record, Tops 1 Million

Read details from The Institute of International Education.

by Future U/ November 21, 2016/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: More Details About President-Elect Trump’s College Repayment Plan

Read more (below) from The Chronicle of Higher Education.

by Future U/ November 20, 2016/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Update on Campus Climate Issues

What is happening across the country? Read this update (below) from The Chronicle of Higher Education.

by Future U/ November 18, 2016/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Juan Cole Speaks Out

As always, U. of Michigan’s Juan Cole speaks out on issues of the day. Read two of his post-election articles–about universities at risk and …

by Future U/ November 17, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: From College Student To Active Citizen

Read more (below) about what has been proposed by The American Political Science Association. Don’t we need this for higher …

by Future U/ November 16, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/