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PERSPECTIVES: Former UPenn Trustee Calls For Widespread Reform Of University Boards

Paul S. Levy resigned his board position and is now calling for reform. Read his rationale in this essay, published …

by Future U/ June 11, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Syracuse U Engineering Fraternity Suspended For Producing Racist Video

A fraternity is in the news (again) for racist behavior. Read more from The Root.

by Future U/ June 10, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: More States Are Passing Laws Re Fraternities

Read what’s happening around the country in an article published in The New York Times.

by Future U/ June 9, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Colleges Struggle In Fight To Prevent Abuse

Why? Here’s commentary published by Inside Higher Education.

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

NEWS BRIEFS: Catholic U. Set to Eliminate Positions Of Tenure-Line Faculty Members

Approximately 9% of university faculty members will be affected. Read more at The Chronicle of Higher Education.

by Future U/ June 7, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: Is Attendance At Top Elite Colleges Less Expensive Than You Think?

The New York Times answers affirmatively. Read why.

by Future U/ June 6, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Spotlight Shines On University Of Michigan’s Endowment Investment Practices

This article from Inside Higher Education is based on investigative reporting done by the Detroit Free Press.

by Future U/ June 5, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Free Speech In Higher Education — The Struggle Continues

The struggle is well-described in this feature article published in The New York Times.

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

NEWS BRIEFS: “United Shades of America” Features Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The program, which aired originally on CNN on Sunday night, June 3, will be re-broadcast at 11p (Eastern) on Sat., …

by Future U/ June 3, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Most Michigan’s Universities Face Financial Pressure From Enrollment Pressures

From The Free Press: “In 2008, there were 123,600 high school grads, according to state data. In 2018, the number …

by Future U/ June 2, 2018/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Alumni Should Be Involved In Pushing For Institutional Change

Sometimes they are. Sometimes they’re not. What is the proper role of alumni associations? Should alumni organize others in the …

by Future U/ June 1, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: AAUP Statement & Petition–‘Protect The Liberal Arts’

Issued jointly with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). Read and sign.        

by Future U/ May 31, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: “WANTED” — More Women Of Color In Higher Ed Leadership

Important article from The Nation. Read more here.

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

PERSPECTIVES: Have The Educated Elite Failed America?

David Brooks thinks so. Read more at The New York Times.

by Future U/ May 29, 2018/ Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Want To Improve Higher Ed Governance? Include Faculty As Trustees

Gee, what an idea! Let’s also include students, staff, and alumni. DEMOCRATIZE higher education governance!

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