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PERSPECTIVES: Are Universities Responsible ‘Persons’?

“If institutions can have the rights of persons, should they not also be subject to the corresponding responsibilities?” Stjepan Orekovic, …

by Future U/ January 28, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: With Engler Out, Cultural Change Must Begin

“MSU Needs More Than A Resignation,” writes Katarina Huss in Roosevelt@MSU.  Read her article here,

by Future U/ January 27, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Faculty Member Speaks Out, Then ‘Invited’ to Leave University

Melissa Harris-Perry’s MLK Day speech included references to Wake Forest University’s history and current employment practices. A few days later, the …

by Future U/ January 26, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

“Reflections on a Forgotten Crisis at Michigan State University” with Dr. Robert Griffore, MSU Prof Emeritus

In the early 1980s, MSU was adversely affected by a substantial budget shortfall. All departments, colleges, units, and programs at MSU …

by Future U/ January 25, 2019/

NEWS BRIEFS: Yes, Virginia, There Is A Thing Called TUITION REDUCTION

A highly competitive marketplace–with families and students suffering sticker shock–has motivated a number of schools to lower tuition. Here’s the …

by Future U/ January 25, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Reclaim MSU’s Statement On the University’s Presidential Search

“We appreciate Dianne Byrum sharing her perspective on the presidential search. We would like to share our perspective as well. …

by Future U/ January 24, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Do Scholarship And Activism Mix?

Not always, and not without risk, says U. of New Hampshire’s Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. “You should be able to work toward a …

by Future U/ January 23, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: MSU Student Newspaper, “Why Did It Take So Long?”

Editorial asserts that the MSU Board had plenty of early reasons to fire John Engler, but didn’t have the votes …

by Future U/ January 22, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, And Academic Philanthropy

Philanthropist Richard Sackler blames abusers. Abusers “are the culprits and the problem” and that they “are reckless criminals.” What should …

by Future U/ January 21, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Was Timing Of Perles Resignation Intended To Rig Board Replacement?

Yes, reports The Free Press. Accusation: relinquishing Perles’ financial commitment to Michigan State was done in exchange for the governor appointing …

by Future U/ January 20, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVE: It’s Time To Have A Serious Conversation About Academic Philanthropy

Michael Bloomberg’s huge gift to Johns Hopkins could be a discussion kickstarter. Read more in this essay from Inside Higher Education.

by Future U/ January 19, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVE: What’s A University Worth When It Sheds Its Soul To Remain Viable?

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point is a case in point. Unbecoming a higher education is the cost of staying in …

by Future U/ January 18, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

News Briefs: Engler’s Resignation Letter, Eleven Pages Long, Tells Tale

You be the judge. Here’s the letter.

by Future U/ January 17, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: Reducing Food Waste And Improving Soil Health

Read about this both-and solution. It’s from Colorado State’s Matthew Wallerstein as published in Inside Higher Education.

by Future U/ January 16, 2019/ Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Engler’s Verbiage Draws Ire … Again

And it’s a continuing news story. Jack Stripling writes about it at The Chronicle of Higher Education.

by Future U/ January 15, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives/