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PERSPECTIVES: Is There Relationship Between How Much A University President Earns And … ?

The study reported here from the Institute of Policy Studies is over two years old, but have the fundamentals changed? …

by Future U/ October 27, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: “I Work At Harvard. I’m On Strike”

Rosa Ines Rivera is a food service worker at Harvard University. Here, in her words, is why she is on …

by Future U/ October 26, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Student Performance At Florida SW College Will Complement Lecture By Virginia Tech’s Marc Edwards

Edwards played a leading role in uncovering lead in Flint’s drinking water. The students will perform Steven Dietz’s Paragon Springs (waters …

by Future U/ October 26, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Michigan State’s Eric Scorsone Works For The Public Good

Eric Scorsone, Michigan State University economist, was appointed recently as the state’s deputy treasurer for finance. Read more here.

by Future U/ October 25, 2016/ Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Graduates’ Earnings Are Driving College Ranking Systems

A venerable system, U.S. News and World Report, may become an anachronism when it comes to evaluating America’s “best” colleges and universities. Read …

by Future U/ October 22, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Managing a Dilemma — College Access Vis-à-vis College Quality

It’s obvious that some colleges are better than others. Not as clear is when “not as good” is really “not good.” What …

by Future U/ October 21, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

Our Recommendation for Wayne State University Board: Fran Shor

by Future U/ October 19, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVE: A College Professor Who Actively Supports Donald Trump

Dr. Daniel Bonevac is professor of philosophy, University of Texas, Austin. Read more here. He is one of nearly 150 …

by Future U/ October 18, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: So, Just How Liberal Are Faculty Members In U.S. Universities?

Read Ana Swanson’s analysis, published recently in The Washington Post.

by Future U/ October 15, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: “The Professor Wore a Hijab in Solidarity — Then Lost Her Job”

Ruth Graham, Wheaton College alumna, writes expressively about Larycia Hawkins, the first black woman to receive tenure at Wheaton. Hawkins left …

by Future U/ October 14, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Rescuing Academic Departments In Distress

Robert Weisbuch offers sage advice on a challenging situation. Read more from Inside Higher Education.

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

PERSPECTIVES: Government Reach In Higher Ed, Just How Much?

The question is being debated in Great Britain. Read more below. Higher Ed Great Britain

by Future U/ October 8, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Does Corporate Culture Have A Place in Academia?

“No” is the answer from a commentary published recently in Nature. Read more below. Academic corporate culture

by Future U/ October 6, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Higher Education Skeptical About Clinton’s College Proposal

What may be good for the people may not be good for the higher education industry. Read more here.

by Future U/ October 3, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: New Book On The College Experience Is Revealing, Disturbing

Paying the Price by Sara Goldrick-Rab of Temple University.

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