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PERSPECTIVES: Silence! Conservative Think Tank Says Academic Societies Shouldn’t Take Positions on Contentious Issues

Heather MacDonald, Manhattan Institute, on political stances taken by academic societies, "a widespread betrayal of public trust.”
by Future U/ August 27, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Historical Perspective on Why American Colleges are Under So Much Pressure

"Much of higher ed in the U.S. (private, locally-focused, and small) is unable to address demographic/economic challenges."
by Future U/ August 25, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: More Than What Meets the Eye

"The debate...(includes) architecture’s role in national identity, defining beauty, & the intersection of politics/cultural expression."
by Future U/ August 24, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

COMMENTARY: Practical Knowledge, Notes from the Front Line of Art-Science Crossover

I teach a "useless" class at a prestigious university.
by Adrian Lenardic/ August 23, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Faculty Voice Exercised Problematically?

Readers are advised to read the responses to this blogpost.
by Future U/ August 22, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Lessons Learned from the United States, Panel Session at Scholars at Risk 2024

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by Future U/ August 20, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society, Video/

PERSPECTIVES: Campus Protests 2024-25, The Prospects

"I remain apprehensive about returning to campus."
by Future U/ August 19, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVE: Niche View of Higher Education Becomes a Broadbrush Critique

A neoliberal view begets a neoliberal critique and leads to neoliberal solutions.
by Future U/ August 17, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Discipline of History is “In a Rut,” and Here’s How to Get Out of It

"Make it ore comparative, global, and holistic, re-engage with the social sciences, and incorporate complexity/systems thinking."
by Future U/ August 15, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: AAUP President, “Professors Are Not the Enemy”

"We are in a crucial moment that will decide the future of higher education for decades to come."
by Future U/ August 12, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: In Florida, Conservative Politics Put Hard Spin on Public University Presidential Searches

Former state senator: “I don't believe (in a) political process that selects one (candidate) and puts that person in the …
by Future U/ August 10, 2024/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Lesson from FAMU: Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should

"Officials had multiple opportunities to conduct due diligence or raise concerns about the veracity of the gift."
by Future U/ August 9, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: “When Chickens Come Home to Roost” (Down the Road Impact of Republican Policies on Higher Education)

"A decade ago, Gov. Walker and Republican legislators removed tenure protections from state law."
by Future U/ August 8, 2024/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: VP Nominee Walz is High on Higher Education

Prof. Jenna Chernega: "MN is remarkable for what it has not done, not restricting academic freedom/banning DEI."
by Future U/ August 7, 2024/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/
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