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Reports of declining community college graduation rates and the lack of skilled workers have led policymakers and college leaders to sound the alarm
Reports of declining community college graduation rates and the lack of skilled workers have led policymakers and college leaders to sound the alarm
 
When college officials violate people’s rights, they run the risk of bringing on lawsuits that can cost their schools a lot of money.
When college officials violate people’s rights, they run the risk of bringing on lawsuits that can cost their schools a lot of money.
 
Many if not most professors and higher education leaders enjoy pontificating about their high-minded ideals in contrast with the grubby, self-interested world outside of academia.
Many if not most professors and higher education leaders enjoy pontificating about their high-minded ideals in contrast with the grubby, self-interested world outside of academia.
 
As the cost of college creeps up and more small colleges close, consolidation has become a lifeline of last resort.
As the cost of college creeps up and more small colleges close, consolidation has become a lifeline of last resort.
 
While money is not the root of all evil, it is undeniably responsible for the transformation of the University of Oregon (UO).
While money is not the root of all evil, it is undeniably responsible for the transformation of the University of Oregon (UO).
 
That famous line from the movie A Few Good Men-"You can't handle the truth!"-applies more and more to the world of higher education. If you doubt that, consider the case of professor Samuel Abrams of Sarah Lawrence College
That famous line from the movie A Few Good Men-"You can't handle the truth!"-applies more and more to the world of higher education. If you doubt that, consider the case of professor Samuel Abrams of Sarah Lawrence College
 
A bill to satisfy North Carolina's new constitutional amendment requiring photo identification for voters is too broad, allowing multiple forms of voter identification that could gum up the system and encourage voter fraud, some Republican legislators say
A bill to satisfy North Carolina's new constitutional amendment requiring photo identification for voters is too broad, allowing multiple forms of voter identification that could gum up the system and encourage voter fraud, some Republican legislators say
 
Higher education does not produce many flashy, innovating entrepreneurs like Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, Peter Thiel, or Elon Musk
Higher education does not produce many flashy, innovating entrepreneurs like Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, Peter Thiel, or Elon Musk
 
When students (and others) disrupt events where speakers are trying to make arguments they dislike, they say that their conduct is justified
When students (and others) disrupt events where speakers are trying to make arguments they dislike, they say that their conduct is justified
 
In last year's campaign for the presidency, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tried to attract votes with promises of free college. In the British elections earlier this year, one reason for the Labour Party's surge was its pledge to do more to help students afford college
In last year's campaign for the presidency, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tried to attract votes with promises of free college. In the British elections earlier this year, one reason for the Labour Party's surge was its pledge to do more to help students afford college
 
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, in the previous two decades over 31 million students have dropped out of college shortly after beginning their coursework
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, in the previous two decades over 31 million students have dropped out of college shortly after beginning their coursework
 
Last week marked the latest chapter in the biggest college sports scandal in history
 
Jayme Host brings an infectious enthusiasm and high energy as the new director of the School of Theatre and Dance at East Carolina University
Jayme Host brings an infectious enthusiasm and high energy as the new director of the School of Theatre and Dance at East Carolina University
 
The academic enterprise is supposed to be about truth. Those who are entrusted to teach are expected to convey knowledge to their students, not their opinions
The academic enterprise is supposed to be about truth. Those who are entrusted to teach are expected to convey knowledge to their students, not their opinions
 
The United States got along nicely for its first 176 years without any federal legislation on higher education.
 
College officials have cultivated a nice image for themselves-scholarly people who care deeply about providing the best possible education for their students
College officials have cultivated a nice image for themselves-scholarly people who care deeply about providing the best possible education for their students
 
Universities in the United States do not have a monopoly on intolerant and disruptive students
Universities in the United States do not have a monopoly on intolerant and disruptive students
 
Last month, PEN America, the U.S. branch of an international organization, published a strong defense of free speech on college campuses
Last month, PEN America, the U.S. branch of an international organization, published a strong defense of free speech on college campuses
 
I doubt that many people think of college professors as harried and overburdened to the point where they're putting their very health at risk, but [...]
I doubt that many people think of college professors as harried and overburdened to the point where they're putting their very health at risk, but [...]
 
For the last several years, Big Labor has pushed for mandated higher pay for workers, rallying around the slogan "Fight for Fifteen!"
For the last several years, Big Labor has pushed for mandated higher pay for workers, rallying around the slogan "Fight for Fifteen!"
 
Many students and their families are starting to wonder about the value of going to college at every expense only to come back home afterwards and settle into a mundane job that high schoolers could do.
Many students and their families are starting to wonder about the value of going to college at every expense only to come back home afterwards and settle into a mundane job that high schoolers could do.
 
College Professor, Dr. Everett Piper, blasts student who felt offended at a college sermon. We need more college leaders like Everett.
 
The gigantic endowments of a few universities inevitably attract attention
 
With so many more Americans going to college than in the past, you would think that anti-intellectualism would be a distant, rapidly fading memory.
With so many more Americans going to college than in the past, you would think that anti-intellectualism would be a distant, rapidly fading memory.
 
Community College President R. Scott Ralls and Catawba Valley Community College President Garret Hinshaw touted Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal in yesterday's Charlotte Observer.
Community College President R. Scott Ralls and Catawba Valley Community College President Garret Hinshaw touted Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal in yesterday's Charlotte Observer.
 
What is the contribution that Beaufort County Community College makes to the region's economy? A new report demonstrating the economic value of Beaufort County Community College and community colleges across the state is scheduled to be released next week. This is the first time in about...
What is the contribution that Beaufort County Community College makes to the region's economy? A new report demonstrating the economic value of Beaufort County Community College and community colleges across the state is scheduled to be released next week. This is the first time in about...
 
Many college leaders speak as though the upward cost spiral is permanent and unavoidable. From experience, I can say that's not true.
Many college leaders speak as though the upward cost spiral is permanent and unavoidable. From experience, I can say that's not true.
 
When the North Carolina legislature convenes in January 2015, the North Carolina Community College Presidents and system office are expected to make a "significant pay increase" for our faculty and staff the top priority in the expansion budget - which funds new programs and expenses - for the...
When the North Carolina legislature convenes in January 2015, the North Carolina Community College Presidents and system office are expected to make a "significant pay increase" for our faculty and staff the top priority in the expansion budget - which funds new programs and expenses - for the...
 
For a long time, those of us who argue that higher education’s standards are eroding had to point to anecdotes to support our case.
For a long time, those of us who argue that higher education’s standards are eroding had to point to anecdotes to support our case.
 
Leaders from Beaufort County Community College are joining other statewide community college leaders in an effort to streamline worker training and development.
Leaders from Beaufort County Community College are joining other statewide community college leaders in an effort to streamline worker training and development.
 
Beaufort County Community College broke ground this week on a new walking trail that will give the community a convenient place to exercise and enjoy nature at the same time.
Beaufort County Community College broke ground this week on a new walking trail that will give the community a convenient place to exercise and enjoy nature at the same time.
 
A visit earlier this month to a community college in Jakarta, Indonesia, provided valuable insights into college operations that can be of use to Beaufort County Community College, according to BCCC President Barbara Tansey.
A visit earlier this month to a community college in Jakarta, Indonesia, provided valuable insights into college operations that can be of use to Beaufort County Community College, according to BCCC President Barbara Tansey.
 
"Universities for a very long time have been based on trust." So said the provost of the University of North Carolina, commenting on a report that a course taken mostly by intercollegiate athletes had never actually met. Dozens of other courses may have been similarly fraudulent, and a criminal...
"Universities for a very long time have been based on trust." So said the provost of the University of North Carolina, commenting on a report that a course taken mostly by intercollegiate athletes had never actually met. Dozens of other courses may have been similarly fraudulent, and a criminal...
 
People of all political persuasions have identified significant problems plaguing the American system of higher education. President Obama outlined some reform ideas during a back-to-school tour of New York and Pennsylvania colleges. But Ohio University economist Richard Vedder, director of the...
People of all political persuasions have identified significant problems plaguing the American system of higher education. President Obama outlined some reform ideas during a back-to-school tour of New York and Pennsylvania colleges. But Ohio University economist Richard Vedder, director of the...
 
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