Public Higher Ed Archive

PERSPECTIVE: Journalist Analyzes Two New Books–One Written by a President Emeritus, the Other About Adjuncts In Higher Ed

“Childress (writing about adjunct status) realizes that…the horizon was illusory by design, moving according to someone else’s whims, continually drifting …

by Future U/ April 12, 2019/ Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: The Dollars & Sense Reason For Attending High-Price Elite Colleges

In the aggregate, the sticker price is at least $70k per annum to attend an elite college. But does it …

by Future U/ April 7, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Allegations–“Toxic Work Environment” in Michigan State’s Advancement Unit

That’s the headline from a State News investigative report about MSU Advancement, which includes the university’s fundraising arm and Alumni …

by Future U/ April 5, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Did MSU Blow Another Major Decision?

Since 2002, Michael J. Talbot has worked for the Detroit Archdiocese Board of Review, a body that reviews external investigations …

by Future U/ April 1, 2019/ MSU, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Holy Admit! Many Public Universities Seek Students From Wealthy High Schools

“Despite a historical mission of social mobility for meritorious state residents, public research universities increasingly enroll an affluent student body …

by Future U/ March 27, 2019/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: In 2014, MSU Title IX Investigator Raised Concerns About Title IX Review/Report

Read Alexandra Illitch’s report in Veracity.

by Future U/ March 10, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Here’s What An Assault On Academic Governance Looks Like

The governing board at Maricopa County Community colleges has moved to strip the colleges of longstanding governance structures and practices. …

by Future U/ March 8, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: As ‘March Madness’ Nears, National Faculty Group Calls Out NCAA

The Drake Group is a national organization of faculty and others whose mission is to defend academic integrity in higher …

by Future U/ March 6, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: National Survey–60% Think Public Higher Ed Funding Has Increased or Stayed The Same

“The disconnect between financial realities and public perception has far-reaching political implications,” said Tom Harnisch, director of state relations and …

by Future U/ March 4, 2019/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: The Company That Reduces Textbook Costs

Cengage provides all-you-can-read subscriptions (semester and year-long) that enable students to access textbooks online. Here’s how it’s being used at NC …

by Future U/ March 3, 2019/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Free Press Says Michigan AG Is Investigating Possible Perles-MSU Deal

AG will determine if Perles’ resignation was associated with a quid pro quo–his early resignation as trustee in exchange for waiving …

by Future U/ February 23, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: No Surprises In Trustee Ferguson’s Profanity-Laced Interview

“I had enough guts and balls to represent the university,” Joel Ferguson told The City Pulse. “Despite attacks, ‘I’m not …

by Future U/ February 1, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Dept. of Ed Findings Re MSU & Title IX Violations, “About As Serious As It Gets”

Read a summary interpretation of the report and what it could mean for Michigan State going forward. It’s from ESPN.

by Future U/ January 31, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVE: Engler’s Resignation Letter Is Revealing

“No matter how many warnings Engler was given, his next gaffe was always just around the corner. For as callous …

by Future U/ January 30, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Gubernatorial Preference For Appointing Athletic Booster to Rutgers’ Board Draws Faculty Ire

“Somebody who has been so useful in the sideshow is now promoted into running the place,” said David Hughes, vice …

by Future U/ January 29, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/