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PERSPECTIVES: Higher Ed’s Market Proclivities Conflict With Its Democracy Mandate

UVA’s Daniel and Wellmon believe higher ed has run amok. “The university is what it is today, in part, because …

by Future U/ August 7, 2018/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

If OSU fires Urban Meyer it won’t be the first time that the university has terminated the contracts of championship-level …

by Future U/ August 4, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

When does use become overuse and, then, abuse? Here’s an investigative report from Denver’s FOX31 TV.

by Future U/ July 28, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

Higher ed presumably prepares students for engaging in civic life. But does it? Andrew J. Seligsohn and Thomas Erhlich think not but they say …

by Future U/ July 23, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

“In defending its policy allowing the concealed carry of handguns in classrooms, the Univ. of Texas has taken a surprising …

by Future U/ July 19, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

Even though America has an abundance of higher ed choices, there are “education deserts,” too (that is, no public college/university …

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

A watchdog group? A student group? It’s different…and more. Read an investigative report published by The Nation.

by Future U/ July 11, 2018/ Neoliberalism, News Briefs, Perspectives, Society/

Within days of ending her tenure as Harvard’s president, Drew Gilpin Faust was appointed to the Goldman Sachs board. Penn’s …

by Future U/ July 10, 2018/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

This view offers a new spin on “lifelong education.” Read more at The Washington Post.

by Future U/ July 8, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

Penn State’s Eric Hayor thinks so. Read why in The Chronicle of High Education.

by Future U/ July 3, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

Consider the topic through the eyes of former ‘Bama player, Les Williams. His story was featured recently in The Washington Post.

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

“MSU faculty deserve a president who has taught extensively in university classrooms and enjoys a prestigious, scholarly reputation. Faculty need …

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

Read Bryan Alexander’s take in a recent article published in The Atlantic.

by Future U/ June 30, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

The U says yes. The NYT’s David Leonhardt is skeptical. Read why in his piece from OPINION TODAY.

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