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The 1971 law reorganizing the University of North Carolina declared that the UNC system should "encourage an economical use of the state's resources" to further the state's constitutional mission of providing public higher education.
The 1971 law reorganizing the University of North Carolina declared that the UNC system should "encourage an economical use of the state's resources" to further the state's constitutional mission of providing public higher education.
 
When the Common Core state standards for K-12 were rolled out in 2009, few foresaw the impact on higher education. Alarms about the takeover of the entire educational system with the new national standards and tests in math and English language arts were often dismissed.
When the Common Core state standards for K-12 were rolled out in 2009, few foresaw the impact on higher education. Alarms about the takeover of the entire educational system with the new national standards and tests in math and English language arts were often dismissed.
 
The school motto of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is fiat lux, Latin for "let there be light." That is a fine motto for a university, which, after all, is supposed to be dedicated to the pursuit of truth. You can't very well do that in darkness.
The school motto of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is fiat lux, Latin for "let there be light." That is a fine motto for a university, which, after all, is supposed to be dedicated to the pursuit of truth. You can't very well do that in darkness.
 
Have a look at this “Financial Aid Offer” from a public university in the West
 
Are college students more likely to listen to a lecture about education policy if an adult film actress is behind the podium? They certainly filled the room for Belle Knox, whose real name is Miriam Weeks, a 19-year-old Duke student. She came to UNC-Chapel Hill on Tuesday to talk about the high cost
Are college students more likely to listen to a lecture about education policy if an adult film actress is behind the podium? They certainly filled the room for Belle Knox, whose real name is Miriam Weeks, a 19-year-old Duke student. She came to UNC-Chapel Hill on Tuesday to talk about the high cost
 
Filmmaker Andrew Rossi is fascinated by creative destruction—a concept that sheds light on how new and innovative technology can disrupt and even topple an entire industry (e.g., Ford's Model T vs. horse-and-buggy manufacturers).
Filmmaker Andrew Rossi is fascinated by creative destruction—a concept that sheds light on how new and innovative technology can disrupt and even topple an entire industry (e.g., Ford's Model T vs. horse-and-buggy manufacturers).
 
As the academic year begins, the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, now with a new chairman, John Fennebresque, must make some choices.
As the academic year begins, the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, now with a new chairman, John Fennebresque, must make some choices.
 
I have been part of seemingly countless curriculum committees over the past six years, and I have read hundreds of course syllabi. It seems there are two competing trends in academia when it comes to syllabi.
I have been part of seemingly countless curriculum committees over the past six years, and I have read hundreds of course syllabi. It seems there are two competing trends in academia when it comes to syllabi.
 
When legislators and officials of the University of North Carolina and legislators consider costs, they prefer to focus on minor operational functions - such as heating bills. But that is mere nibbling around the edges.
When legislators and officials of the University of North Carolina and legislators consider costs, they prefer to focus on minor operational functions - such as heating bills. But that is mere nibbling around the edges.
 
It is easy to portray Steven Salaita, whose job offer was rescinded by the University of Illinois, as the victim of a witch hunt resulting from his outspoken, ill-tempered anti-Zionist rants.
It is easy to portray Steven Salaita, whose job offer was rescinded by the University of Illinois, as the victim of a witch hunt resulting from his outspoken, ill-tempered anti-Zionist rants.
 
I have had the advantage of having degrees in both biology and English. I know how each is taught, and the requirements of each.
I have had the advantage of having degrees in both biology and English. I know how each is taught, and the requirements of each.
 
One of the hottest academic controversies of the year involves the decision by the University of Illinois to "unhire" Professor Steven Salaita.
One of the hottest academic controversies of the year involves the decision by the University of Illinois to "unhire" Professor Steven Salaita.
 
Left-liberals may dominate universities in the United States, but another kind of liberal—the classical liberal—is finding its way into the fray.
Left-liberals may dominate universities in the United States, but another kind of liberal—the classical liberal—is finding its way into the fray.
 
In Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's marvelous book Thinking, Fast and Slow, he distinguishes between what he calls our brain's "System 1" and "System 2."
In Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's marvelous book Thinking, Fast and Slow, he distinguishes between what he calls our brain's "System 1" and "System 2."
 
Universities might not be as safe as they seem. John William Pope Center researches the on-going issue.
 
Social media is ubiquitous in the lives of the millennial generation, and its use is still evolving.
 
Professor George Ehrhardt has written a thoughtful riposte to my recently published argument that group work is a waste of time.
 
Is group work a useful teaching tool? A recent commentary by Bruce Gans insists otherwise, claiming that group work “accomplishes little beyond giving faculty time off from the hard work of instructing.”
Is group work a useful teaching tool? A recent commentary by Bruce Gans insists otherwise, claiming that group work “accomplishes little beyond giving faculty time off from the hard work of instructing.”
 
For decades, admissions policy at nearly all our top colleges and universities has been to meet enrollment targets for students who fit into a few racial and ethnic groups.
For decades, admissions policy at nearly all our top colleges and universities has been to meet enrollment targets for students who fit into a few racial and ethnic groups.
 
Ever since the obstreperous Occupy Wall Street protests of 2011, Americans have been getting an earful about the alleged crisis of student loan debt.
Ever since the obstreperous Occupy Wall Street protests of 2011, Americans have been getting an earful about the alleged crisis of student loan debt.
 
North Carolina’s state budget tug-of-war concluded August 1 when the General Assembly passed a $21 billion appropriations bill for fiscal year 2014-15.
North Carolina’s state budget tug-of-war concluded August 1 when the General Assembly passed a $21 billion appropriations bill for fiscal year 2014-15.
 
Too often, American college students face a one-question test, one based not on facts, but on ideology. The test: "Are you a liberal, or conservative?"
Too often, American college students face a one-question test, one based not on facts, but on ideology. The test: "Are you a liberal, or conservative?"
 
Funds from the federal government for college flow liberally, but there are limits.
 
For all its power and political connections, America’s higher education establishment can be very thin-skinned.
 
Tenure—a contractual arrangement that grants job security to veteran faculty members—has been a feature of American higher education since the late 19th century.
Tenure—a contractual arrangement that grants job security to veteran faculty members—has been a feature of American higher education since the late 19th century.
 
Librarians don’t actually push book-laden carts or memorize the Dewey Decimal System.
 
n a recent article for the Pope Center, I looked at the latest academic-athletic scandal at UNC-Chapel Hill in light of athletes’ academic preparation.
n a recent article for the Pope Center, I looked at the latest academic-athletic scandal at UNC-Chapel Hill in light of athletes’ academic preparation.
 
Can a university be so influential and respected in a community that its public image can withstand any kind of onslaught?
 
There is a forgotten group of college students. These are the students who start out at a community college, leave it to earn a bachelor's degree, but drop out along the way.
There is a forgotten group of college students. These are the students who start out at a community college, leave it to earn a bachelor's degree, but drop out along the way.
 
Research Phi Beta Cons News Releases Books We Are Reading Issues Links Current Prospective Links North Carolina College Finder North Carolina Alumni Guide Sites of Interest John Locke Foundation Carolina Journal Past Articles 7.16.14 Madness in Madison 7.14.14 Moving into the Limelight 7.11.14 Gr
Research Phi Beta Cons News Releases Books We Are Reading Issues Links Current Prospective Links North Carolina College Finder North Carolina Alumni Guide Sites of Interest John Locke Foundation Carolina Journal Past Articles 7.16.14 Madness in Madison 7.14.14 Moving into the Limelight 7.11.14 Gr
 
An anonymous complaint and student petition to oust the president of Martin Community College roused a mini-eruption at the close of last month. The complaint, a 10-page email titled "The Crisis State of Martin Community College," made the news in Greenville - the nearest major city to the...
An anonymous complaint and student petition to oust the president of Martin Community College roused a mini-eruption at the close of last month. The complaint, a 10-page email titled "The Crisis State of Martin Community College," made the news in Greenville - the nearest major city to the...
 
Many American colleges and universities are in the thrall of “diversity,” but none more so than my institution, the University of Wisconsin.
Many American colleges and universities are in the thrall of “diversity,” but none more so than my institution, the University of Wisconsin.
 
A long sacrosanct pedagogical principle is that group projects and small group learning are indispensable to learning.
A long sacrosanct pedagogical principle is that group projects and small group learning are indispensable to learning.
 
When 26-year old Baptist minister and North Carolinian James Archibald Campbell founded Buies Creek Academy in 1887, the inaugural class consisted of just 16 students packed into a small church.
When 26-year old Baptist minister and North Carolinian James Archibald Campbell founded Buies Creek Academy in 1887, the inaugural class consisted of just 16 students packed into a small church.
 
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