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NEWS BRIEFS: Texas Legislature Eliminates DEI Programs, Fails to Dismantle Tenure

"Lawmakers aimed to end both DEI and tenure across Texas public campuses despite pushback from higher education advocates."

by Future U/ May 30, 2023/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

Claire Polster offers a theory of change and strategies for returning higher ed to its roots as a public-serving institution.

by Future U/ May 25, 2023/ FutureU Forum, Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society, Video/

“'Fewer, Less, and No' can be powerful words for change—if we allow them to be."

by Future U/ May 24, 2023/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

The Neoliberal mindset converts higher education from a forum of ideas to a forum of goods and services.

by John Traphagan/ May 23, 2023/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

Fraud happens. Lies happen. Cheating happens.

by George Styles and J.W. Traphagan/ May 22, 2023/ Education, Perspectives, Society/

Featuring Professor Claire Polster with commentary offered by Professor Nathan Rousseau.

by Future U/ May 21, 2023/ Audio, FutureU Forum, Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

A number of universities are investing heavily in infrastructure enhancements and faculty cluster hires.

by Future U/ May 20, 2023/ Higher Ed, Society/

FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1:30-3p, Eastern. Participation via ZOOM. Contact Frank Fear at fear@msu for the link.

by Future U/ May 19, 2023/ FutureU Forum, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society, Video/

State Sen. Kent Smith (D-Euclid): "This would be the worst assault on academic freedom that Ohio has ever seen.” …

by Future U/ May 18, 2023/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/

"Firing coaches can be futile without addressing deeper cultural problems."

by Future U/ May 17, 2023/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

"For years, our schools have been programming students to write uninspiring, formulaic essays."

by John Traphagan/ May 16, 2023/ Education, Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society, Teaching/

"Hillsdale has vastly expanded its influence, partly through its ties to Republican politics."

by Future U/ May 15, 2023/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

"Sole candidate named 2 days after he applied and 5 days after the board lowered the education requirements for the …

by Future U/ May 14, 2023/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/

Education needs to prepare children to function in a socially and intellectually diverse society.

by John Traphagan/ May 13, 2023/ Education, Perspectives, Society/

"Ivy League schools received a combined $5.5 billion in philanthropic dollars from 2015-2019, while HBCUs received $303 million."

by Future U/ May 11, 2023/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/