A new book shows us examples of colleges and universities where tenure does not exist and students and faculty alike survive and even thrive.
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Back To The Future?
In the laissez-faire world of higher education comes a startling new way to address some of today’s most common problems among college students.
Reuters Touts Job Gains for Grads
Reuters’ “Optimism” Not Clearly Justified
Court Protects LOLs
A federal appeals court has ruled that a school district violated the First Amendment rights of a student when it punished Justin Layshock for speech posted on a social networking website, holding that this off-campus speech was beyond the power of the school to control.
Father’s Day Social Science
Dr. Kyle Pruett of Yale Medical School demonstrated in his book Fatherneed that fathers contribute to parenting in ways that mothers do not.
A Lesson in Da’wah
Most Americans have practically no familiarity with the term da’wah and how it relates to the overall Islamic narrative but also correlates with the radical agenda.
D. C. Vouchers Make Grade
Students who were offered scholarships in Washington, D. C.’s voucher program had a higher graduation rate than students who applied but were rejected, the U. S. Department of Education discovered.
Turn Your ZZZZs Into As
At the University of California, Davis, one of the recommended ways to “boost your focus and productivity” is to take a nap.
A Soldier’s Faith
Whether he serves for two years or 40, whether he achieves high rank or not, whatever his branch of service or military skill, the soldier learns something unique about reality that stays with him well beyond 50 years.
Still Looking for “Green Jobs”
While researchers at King Juan Carlos University in Spain found in 2009 that the Spanish “green jobs” program killed over two jobs for each one it created, Politico notes that “the White House can’t point to much solid evidence” that green jobs are being created.
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Public University Scrubbed Pro-Life Students’ Chalk Messages
This sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen at Kutztown University: The Students for Life chapter had written the messages in celebration of National Pro-Life Chalk Day, but officials cleaned them up and claimed they were “just…
Goucher College Dispatched Bias Response Team to Classroom over Pronoun Use and Transgender Student
You can’t make this up! A private college in Baltimore, Maryland, Goucher College, dispatched a bias response team to handle an incident where a transgender student was called by the wrong pronoun (i.e. he or…
Outrageous Spending? Central Florida to Spend Millions for Athletes’ ‘Lazy River’, Mini Golf
The University of Central Florida is spending its way into the college athletics ‘arms race’ of fancy, elaborate facilities for its student-athletes: The University of Central Florida announced Monday that it plans to build a…
Ohio State Class Asked, Why do Guys Always have to Pay for a Date?
Looks like the course at Ohio State University is REALLY tackling the tough issues facing Millennials today *sarcasm*: “Crossing Identity Boundaries: A Journey Towards Intercultural Leadership” is a three credit course currently being promoted to…
‘Bracket of Shame’ Tracks Colleges with Poor Free Speech Policies
Apparently, there are enough colleges and universities to sort through who has the worst policy regarding the freedom of speech via a basketball bracket concept that is popular during March college basketball: Most probably don’t…
Survey: Liberal Millennials Outnumber Conservatives, Less Religious than Older Generation
The American Faith and Culture Institute published the results of a survey comparing Millennials and the older demographic of Americans and they are eye-raising: The Worldview Measurement Project, conducted by the American Culture and Faith Institute, reveals…
Bates College Created Faculty Guide on Avoiding being Heteronormative
Saying “husband” or “wife” is not inclusive and college faculty at Bates College should use the word “partner,” per a new faculty guide at the college.
Brown University: Call the Campus Public Safety Office if You’re Questioned by ICE
If a federal immigration official questions a Brown University student, the university suggested that the student should call the campus’s Public Safety Office.
College President Unhappy with Reporting of Latin Group Telling White Students to Not Wear Hoop Earrings
Apparently, the story of how Latino students at Pitzer College telling white students not to wear hoop earrings upset the president of Pitzer College due to the outcry and backlash: The public statement, a response…
Free Assistance for Illegal Aliens, demanded Appalachian State Student Government
Apparently, illegal alien students deserve free legal advice regarding President Trump’s executive order, along with mandatory faculty training, safe spaces and online courses. At least, that is the case in the minds of the Appalachian State University student government.