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PERSPECTIVES: MSU Presidential Search, Open Or Closed?

Arguments can be made for either option, but a closed search in an environment of mistrust is problematic. Read more …

by Future U/ December 13, 2018/ Higher Ed, MSU, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: Temple Trustees Condemn Prof. Hill’s Remarks

“The trustees expressed their ‘disappointment, displeasure, and disagreement with’ Hill’s (U.N.) remarks” regarding Israel and the Palestinians. Read more from …

by Future U/ December 12, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘You’ve Got Mail!’ For A University President, That’s Not Always Good News

Ohio State president, Michael Drake, received salvos from both sides of the controversy regarding whether he should suspend the head …

by Future U/ December 11, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Michigan’s Strategy For Increasing Enrollment Of Higher-Performing, Lower-Income Students

And what a simple strategy it is…once a university makes the financial commitment….

by Future U/ December 10, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: When Fundraising And Scandal Collide In Higher Education

Inside Higher Education reports on what it has been like at institutions that are experiencing the interface. Read more here.

by Future U/ December 9, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: CNN Fires Marc Lamont Hill, Temple U. Prof, For Comments At U.N. About “Freeing Palestine”

Here is the story (from The Washington Post) with commentaries by professors Juan Cole and Cornel West.

by Future U/ December 2, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVE: “Next MSU President Should Have An Academic Background”

Professor Raymond Brock shares his perspective in The Lansing State Journal.

by Future U/ December 1, 2018/ Higher Ed, MSU, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Faculty Member Writes, “I’m Firing Michigan State”

Professor Joy Lisi Rankin tells why in Medium.

by Future U/ November 30, 2018/ Higher Ed, MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: It’s Time To Invest In Campus Security Through Access Control Technology

From 2020 Vision Technology: Dangers lurk for students who live on-campus and in off-campus accommodations. Safeguards are needed.

by Future U/ November 29, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: History, The Vanishing Major

Inside Higher Education’s Colleen Flaherty offers numbers and commentary. Read more here.

by Future U/ November 27, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Taking Your Scholarship Public

Iowa’s Brady Krien comments in Inside Higher Education.

by Future U/ November 25, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Cancelling Student Debt Isn’t Progressive?

David Leonhardt sees it as upper-class welfare. Read more at The New York Times.

by Future U/ November 22, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Charles Koch Foundation Giving Topped $90 Million Last Year

Most of the allocations went to higher education. The amount is up from $70 million given in 2016. $90+ has …

by Future U/ November 19, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Why Is Bloomberg Giving $2 Billion For College Financial Aid?

The philanthropist answers in his own words. Read more from The New York Times.

by Future U/ November 18, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Pay More / Pay Less? Monthly Options For Paying Off Student Loans

Mark Kantrowitz, VP of research, Savingforcollege.com, argues that paying less per month increases the overall cost and keeps students in debt …

by Future U/ November 16, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/