Future U

PERSPECTIVES: Historical Perspective on Why American Colleges are Under So Much Pressure

"Much of higher ed in the U.S. (private, locally-focused, and small) is unable to address demographic/economic challenges."

by Future U/ August 25, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: More Than What Meets the Eye

"The debate...(includes) architecture’s role in national identity, defining beauty, & the intersection of politics/cultural expression."

by Future U/ August 24, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

COMMENTARY: Practical Knowledge, Notes from the Front Line of Art-Science Crossover

I teach a "useless" class at a prestigious university.

by Adrian Lenardic/ August 23, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Faculty Voice Exercised Problematically?

Readers are advised to read the responses to this blogpost.

by Future U/ August 22, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: Vanderbilt in Florida? Second Campus There Seems Likely

"Vanderbilt has 1100+ alumni in the West Palm Beach area, and they plan to raise $300 million to help fund …

by Future U/ August 21, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, News Briefs, Society, Video/

PERSPECTIVES: Lessons Learned from the United States, Panel Session at Scholars at Risk 2024

The conference was held June 25-27, 2024, in Vilnius, Lithuania. 

by Future U/ August 20, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society, Video/

PERSPECTIVES: Campus Protests 2024-25, The Prospects

"I remain apprehensive about returning to campus."

by Future U/ August 19, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: AAUP Condemns Administrative Efforts to Eliminate Peaceful Campus Protest

"Restrictive policies...an attempt to appease politicians who call for university administrators to use a heavy hand."

by Future U/ August 18, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVE: Niche View of Higher Education Becomes a Broadbrush Critique

A neoliberal view begets a neoliberal critique and leads to neoliberal solutions.

by Future U/ August 17, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: Deplorable! Book Purging at New College Library

Bacardi Jackson, exec dir, ACLU (FL): "This is not merely an administrative oversight; it is an intentional act of censorship."

by Future U/ August 16, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Discipline of History is “In a Rut,” and Here’s How to Get Out of It

"Make it ore comparative, global, and holistic, re-engage with the social sciences, and incorporate complexity/systems thinking."

by Future U/ August 15, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Biden Administration Seeks Reinstatement of SAVE Plan

U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar: “The rule is a straightforward exercise of the Department’s express statutory authority."

by Future U/ August 14, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Ben Sasse’s Costly Tenure as University of Florida President

"Sasse spent more on travel in his 17 months at UF than did Fuchs (his predecessor) during his entire eight-year …

by Future U/ August 13, 2024/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: AAUP President, “Professors Are Not the Enemy”

"We are in a crucial moment that will decide the future of higher education for decades to come."

by Future U/ August 12, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Background as Educator Reflected in Walz’s Education Stances and Policies

"Walz has also attempted to address the significant racial disparities in academic achievement."

by Future U/ August 11, 2024/ Education, Society/