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The Prohibit Compelled Speech/Higher Ed Act, House Bill 607, sits in the Senate Rules Committee this week, after passing the House earlier this month.
The Prohibit Compelled Speech/Higher Ed Act, House Bill 607, sits in the Senate Rules Committee this week, after passing the House earlier this month.
 
It would be easy to conclude, after a quick look at some topline findings about higher education in recent years, that a set of misguided practices and policies has distorted college enrollment, completion, and costs.
It would be easy to conclude, after a quick look at some topline findings about higher education in recent years, that a set of misguided practices and policies has distorted college enrollment, completion, and costs.
 
Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03) offered an amendment to promote transparency in higher education expense reporting, which was adopted unanimously by a vote of 47-0 on Thursday.
Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03) offered an amendment to promote transparency in higher education expense reporting, which was adopted unanimously by a vote of 47-0 on Thursday.
 
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) issued the following statement after Democrats introduced the Higher Education Authorization Act of 2019.
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) issued the following statement after Democrats introduced the Higher Education Authorization Act of 2019.
 
For about fifteen years, from 1995 to 2010, enrollments grew rapidly in the for-profit higher education sector, but since then have fallen substantially.
For about fifteen years, from 1995 to 2010, enrollments grew rapidly in the for-profit higher education sector, but since then have fallen substantially.
 
American colleges and universities lean left. Among faculty at leading U.S. universities, Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 11-to-one
American colleges and universities lean left. Among faculty at leading U.S. universities, Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 11-to-one
 
When hiring new workers, one of the overriding concerns for a company is ensuring that they hire the right people with the right qualifications. It's the same for higher education
When hiring new workers, one of the overriding concerns for a company is ensuring that they hire the right people with the right qualifications. It's the same for higher education
 
Ever since Justice Powell’s lone opinion in Bakke allowed the camel’s nose of “diversity” under the anti-discrimination tent, controversy has raged over preferential treatment awarded to college applicants of certain races.
Ever since Justice Powell’s lone opinion in Bakke allowed the camel’s nose of “diversity” under the anti-discrimination tent, controversy has raged over preferential treatment awarded to college applicants of certain races.
 
Back in the summer, it seemed that the Republican/conservative vision for higher education reform was building momentum
Back in the summer, it seemed that the Republican/conservative vision for higher education reform was building momentum
 
specter is haunting higher education—the specter of declining enrollments. University and college enrollment has fallen nearly 9 percent since 2011, according to the National Student Clearinghouse, and no one is exactly sure why
specter is haunting higher education—the specter of declining enrollments. University and college enrollment has fallen nearly 9 percent since 2011, according to the National Student Clearinghouse, and no one is exactly sure why
 
Twentieth-century American sociologist Robert Merton popularized a term that is now a part of our everyday vocabulary
Twentieth-century American sociologist Robert Merton popularized a term that is now a part of our everyday vocabulary
 
In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Higher Education Act into law, inserting the federal government irrevocably into the inner workings of America's colleges and universities
In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Higher Education Act into law, inserting the federal government irrevocably into the inner workings of America's colleges and universities
 
Should we allow scholars to be activists? Fabio Rojas (“Scholarship First, Activism Second”) and Jay Schalin (“Scholarship Only, Activism on Your Own Time”) have offered various degrees of attack on activist-scholars
Should we allow scholars to be activists? Fabio Rojas (“Scholarship First, Activism Second”) and Jay Schalin (“Scholarship Only, Activism on Your Own Time”) have offered various degrees of attack on activist-scholars
 
When Congress passed the Higher Education Act of 1965, colleges and universities were swept into a paradigm shift
When Congress passed the Higher Education Act of 1965, colleges and universities were swept into a paradigm shift
 
The PROSPER Act cuts financial assistance for undergraduates, a move that will hurt many, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators said Jan. 24
The PROSPER Act cuts financial assistance for undergraduates, a move that will hurt many, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators said Jan. 24
 
The ideological imbalance of American university faculties is not news. Whether one looks at faculty voter registrations, publications, course syllabi reading lists, or merely the steady stream of radical-left "outrages of the day," the evidence is amply sufficient
The ideological imbalance of American university faculties is not news. Whether one looks at faculty voter registrations, publications, course syllabi reading lists, or merely the steady stream of radical-left "outrages of the day," the evidence is amply sufficient
 
The United States got along nicely for its first 176 years without any federal legislation on higher education.
The United States got along nicely for its first 176 years without any federal legislation on higher education.
 
There is something about judicial nominations that brings out the worst in U.S. Senators.
There is something about judicial nominations that brings out the worst in U.S. Senators.
 
Conservatives today seem to be pretty good at winning elections. They also seem to be pretty good at spreading their ideas; there are more conservative think tanks, student groups, campus centers, policy organizations, and media outlets than ever before.
Conservatives today seem to be pretty good at winning elections. They also seem to be pretty good at spreading their ideas; there are more conservative think tanks, student groups, campus centers, policy organizations, and media outlets than ever before.
 
West Liberty University (WLU) is the oldest college in West Virginia's state supported higher ed system. I have taught there since 2007 and was promoted to full professor last year
West Liberty University (WLU) is the oldest college in West Virginia's state supported higher ed system. I have taught there since 2007 and was promoted to full professor last year
 
They say "the road to Hell is paved with good intentions," but that doesn't really describe the whole mechanism. The reason that good intentions can cause so many problems is because they lead to actions with unintended consequences.
They say "the road to Hell is paved with good intentions," but that doesn't really describe the whole mechanism. The reason that good intentions can cause so many problems is because they lead to actions with unintended consequences.
 
Historically, higher education has been relatively left alone by the North Carolina legislature; this year represents a slight departure from that trend. For one thing, Governor McCrory has made the community colleges a focus of his administration and has called attention to their needs.
Historically, higher education has been relatively left alone by the North Carolina legislature; this year represents a slight departure from that trend. For one thing, Governor McCrory has made the community colleges a focus of his administration and has called attention to their needs.
 
Richard Cornuelle, the Indianapolis libertarian activist who started United Student Aid Funds (USAF), had a fight on his hands. His organization, whose downfall led ultimately to the creation of today's college-access giant known as the Lumina Foundation, was created with the goal of competing...
Richard Cornuelle, the Indianapolis libertarian activist who started United Student Aid Funds (USAF), had a fight on his hands. His organization, whose downfall led ultimately to the creation of today's college-access giant known as the Lumina Foundation, was created with the goal of competing...
 
As 2015 approaches, we offer our hopes for higher education reform. Some changes will require action by university stakeholders, and others will require a "hands off" approach. Here's hoping that the new year brings improvement upon the status quo.
As 2015 approaches, we offer our hopes for higher education reform. Some changes will require action by university stakeholders, and others will require a "hands off" approach. Here's hoping that the new year brings improvement upon the status quo.
 
But turning the ship of higher education around is a herculean task (we at the Pope Center are engaged in the same enterprise-ACTA's president, Anne Neal, serves on our academic advisory council-so we know). Furthermore, the context of the university is changing in unpredictable ways.
But turning the ship of higher education around is a herculean task (we at the Pope Center are engaged in the same enterprise-ACTA's president, Anne Neal, serves on our academic advisory council-so we know). Furthermore, the context of the university is changing in unpredictable ways.
 
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).
 
Until the mid-60s, the federal government had almost nothing to do with higher education, with college benefits for veterans under the GI Bill being the exception. But with the passage of the Higher Education Act, the government got massively into the student aid business.
Until the mid-60s, the federal government had almost nothing to do with higher education, with college benefits for veterans under the GI Bill being the exception. But with the passage of the Higher Education Act, the government got massively into the student aid business.
 
North Carolina Central University's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences held its second annual "Great Debate" last week in front of a packed audience of students, professors, and administrators. "HBCUs: Can They Survive?" was the topic of this year's debate, which featured student teams...
North Carolina Central University's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences held its second annual "Great Debate" last week in front of a packed audience of students, professors, and administrators. "HBCUs: Can They Survive?" was the topic of this year's debate, which featured student teams...
 
The U.S. Department of Education released its latest draft of new gainful employment regulations on March 14. Gainful employment is the term used for the department's standards for vocational programs at for-profit institutions and community colleges. Under the new rules, schools at which a large...
The U.S. Department of Education released its latest draft of new gainful employment regulations on March 14. Gainful employment is the term used for the department's standards for vocational programs at for-profit institutions and community colleges. Under the new rules, schools at which a large...
 
The political left never rests in its drive to transform the U.S. into a more statist, more collective society. Its adherents are always scanning the status quo for openings and vulnerabilities to exploit, and they tirelessly produce a wide array of initiatives to advance their cause. It is hard...
The political left never rests in its drive to transform the U.S. into a more statist, more collective society. Its adherents are always scanning the status quo for openings and vulnerabilities to exploit, and they tirelessly produce a wide array of initiatives to advance their cause. It is hard...
 
Higher education used to be a quiet sector of American life, seldom disturbed by anything but academic disputes. It was like Gettysburg in June of 1863. Then the armies arrived to fight tooth and nail - this time over the issue of affirmative action. Two major battle actions are going on right now..
Higher education used to be a quiet sector of American life, seldom disturbed by anything but academic disputes. It was like Gettysburg in June of 1863. Then the armies arrived to fight tooth and nail - this time over the issue of affirmative action. Two major battle actions are going on right now..
 
Public universities are facing a new economic reality, as states decide to reduce funding and expect a lot more fiscal accountability. Now, in response, schools are cutting costs, raising tuition, and sometimes both. Jenna Ashley Robinson, outreach coordinator for the Pope Center for Higher...
Public universities are facing a new economic reality, as states decide to reduce funding and expect a lot more fiscal accountability. Now, in response, schools are cutting costs, raising tuition, and sometimes both. Jenna Ashley Robinson, outreach coordinator for the Pope Center for Higher...
 
I am honored to be here today. Alas, my message is not altogether pleasant. Indeed, it may be the intellectual equivalent of having a hemorrhoid operation performed by an unlicensed French physician just returned from a wine-laden lunch.
I am honored to be here today. Alas, my message is not altogether pleasant. Indeed, it may be the intellectual equivalent of having a hemorrhoid operation performed by an unlicensed French physician just returned from a wine-laden lunch.
 
Affordability is a sentiment echoed in the North Carolina Constitution, which states "that the benefits of the University of North Carolina and other public institutions of higher education, as far as practicable, be extended to the people of the state free of expense."
Affordability is a sentiment echoed in the North Carolina Constitution, which states "that the benefits of the University of North Carolina and other public institutions of higher education, as far as practicable, be extended to the people of the state free of expense."
 

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