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PERSPECTIVE: College For The Masses

A thoughtful essay by David Leonhardt of The New York Times.

by Future U/ May 12, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: New Report Recommends Taxing Wealthy Californianians To Support “College for All”

Since 2003, CA tax breaks amounted to $18 billion while public tuition has risen 70%. Read the report, Restoring Opportunity.

by Future U/ May 11, 2018/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVE: Why Higher Ed Has Lost Public Trust & What Can Be Done to Regain It

Catharine Bond Hill comments in Inside Higher Education.

by Future U/ May 10, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: “Philosophy Made Me A Better Economist”

Robert Rubin gives thanks to a philosophy professor. Read more from The New York Times.

by Future U/ May 9, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Academic Accountability and Neoliberal Austerity

Watch Zach Kaiser’s recent talk at Theorizing the Web 2018.

by Future U/ May 8, 2018/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Neoliberalism and the Erosion of Science in Environmental Policy

Text of a presentation made by Dr. Robert B. Richardson at Michigan State University, FutureU seminar series, April 13, 2018.

by Future U/ May 7, 2018/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Sad State of Affairs At Colorado State & University of Florida

When it comes to diversity in higher education, recent experiences represent a clarion call for respect and change.

by Future U/ May 6, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIIEFS: Discount Rate Rises To 50% At Private Colleges/Universities

WSJ’s Melissa Korn writes: “Private colleges have been aggressively discounting tuition to boost enrollment, a risky strategy that may be …

by Future U/ May 5, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Citation Bombing: Tactical and Symbolic Subversion of Academic Metrification

Created by Zach Kaiser for Art Journal Open, the online edition of the College Art Association’s flagship publication.

by Future U/ May 4, 2018/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: Professor Wrote Book About Athletic Scandal, Offered A New Course…And How His University Responded

Professor Jay Smith writes about his experiences at UNC, Chapel Hill. Read more from The Wall Street Journal. Smith’s book …

by Future U/ May 3, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: When A President Designs “The New Liberal Arts”

Is it new? Is it the liberal arts? What are the implications? Questions abound about curricular makeover led by President …

by Future U/ May 2, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: Did George Mason Go Too Far?

“Newly released documents reveal that Virginia’s George Mason University allowed conservative donors to influence hiring decisions in exchange for financial …

by Future U/ May 1, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Civic Engagement And The Value Of A College Education

“Our job…is to ignite a spark within a student that sets off his/her passion. One of the most effective ways…is …

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

NEWS BRIEFS: California Eyes Legislation On Campus Free Speech

AB 2374 is based on the book, Free Speech on Campus, co-authored by Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Berkeley School …

by Future U/ April 29, 2018/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Fewer High School Grads Are Going To College

Down 3% from last year. The rate is the lowest in 5 years. Read more from The Wall Street Journal.

by Future U/ April 28, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/