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PERSPECTIVES: In Higher Education, This is Charles Koch’s Philanthropic Quest

This Washington Post article, based on an interview with the industrialist, offers insights into why and toward what end of his philanthropic …

by Future U/ June 5, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Percent of Young Americans Unemployed With College Degrees

Do you know the answer? Take the quiz and read the commentary. From The New York Times.

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

NEWS BRIEFS: Fed Report Finds College Debt Load Contributes to Economic Struggles

“Median debt across degree levels…bachelor’s, $19k; master’s, $36k; professional degree, $100k. Average monthly bill: over $500.” And that’s the good news. Read more.

by Future U/ June 3, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Commentary on Higher Education’s “Discount Rate”

Professor Wu believes it’s creating a crisis. Read his Huffington Post commentary.

by Future U/ June 1, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: CUNY’s Financial Struggles Continue, Solutions Needed

CUNY’s financial devolution has entered the crisis stage. Read more including letters from the public about the situation.

by Future U/ June 1, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: New Web Sites Offer Alternative for Reporting Campus Sexual Assaults

Callisto and Lighthouse. Read more about the systems, how they work, and the advantages of use.

by Future U/ June 1, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Intramural Sports Get Lost in Intercollegiate Sports Hype

It’s the forgotten topic in American college sports–intramurals. Read more here.

by Future U/ May 28, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Is It “Better” For Students To Graduate In 4 Years?

Politicians want students to speed up matriculation, to graduate in four years. But what’s the trade-off for students and their …

by Future U/ May 26, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: UMass Amherst Divests From Fossil Fuel Holdings

UMass becomes the first public university to divest. Read more here.

by Future U/ May 25, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Outdated Perceptions Clash With Reality Regarding the Value of a College Degree

What we like to think about the value of college degree doesn’t always align with today’s reality. Read this provocative …

by Future U/ May 25, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Graduation Address Receives Mixed Response at Cal State Fullerton

It’s really sad,” said commencement speaker, Maria Elena Salinas, anchor for Spanish-language network, Univision. “Our country is really divided.” Read more.

by Future U/ May 25, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Open Books Not in Cards for University at Buffalo Foundation

“It would be burdensome to be that transparent,” Edward Schneider, Executive Director. Read more here.

by Future U/ May 25, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: $50 Million Dollars Later–The Koch Brothers and George Mason University

“We’re doing what a good university should do.” Is George Mason U. an example?

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

PERSPECTIVES: “Privatization” of Public Universities, “Publicization” of Private Universities

Ronald Daniels, president of the Johns Hopkins University, provides a sobering–sometimes shocking–assessment of what he sees as a turn-of-affairs in American higher education …

by Future U/ May 13, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Rutgers Faculty Want Say In How Academic Profiling System Is Used

Grad School faculty don’t want administrators to use info about faculty productivity in major decisions. The vote was 114 to 2. Read …

by Future U/ May 11, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/