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Recommendations Include New Center of Higher Education Governance, Increased Transparency and Accountability, and Expand Appointment Authority to Make It Bipartisan
Recommendations Include New Center of Higher Education Governance, Increased Transparency and Accountability, and Expand Appointment Authority to Make It Bipartisan
 
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott signed a piece of legislation Wednesday banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices in public higher education.
Published: Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 @ 8:11 am By: Daily Wire
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott signed a piece of legislation Wednesday banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices in public higher education.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three bills into law on Monday that placed further restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as Florida was recently ranked as the top state in the country for education.
Published: Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 @ 12:16 am By: Daily Wire
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three bills into law on Monday that placed further restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as Florida was recently ranked as the top state in the country for education.
 
The audit found as of June 30, OSBM disbursed $740 million to state agencies, $38 million to public schools and higher education, and $524 million for employee bonuses and benefits
The audit found as of June 30, OSBM disbursed $740 million to state agencies, $38 million to public schools and higher education, and $524 million for employee bonuses and benefits
 
A federal judge appointed by former President Barack Obama faced backlash this week for issuing a preliminary injunction against a law signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that targets woke indoctrination in higher education.
A federal judge appointed by former President Barack Obama faced backlash this week for issuing a preliminary injunction against a law signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that targets woke indoctrination in higher education.
 
Last October, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released its national report on the state rankings for public higher education. The ranking is based on median student loan debt and median earnings for university graduates.
Last October, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released its national report on the state rankings for public higher education. The ranking is based on median student loan debt and median earnings for university graduates.
 
Given the enormity of the public and private investment in US higher education, of course we should evaluate its effectiveness. But, how?
Given the enormity of the public and private investment in US higher education, of course we should evaluate its effectiveness. But, how?
 
A bill making its way through the South Carolina legislature may have a tremendous impact on the state’s public higher education system. And if successful, it may prove as a model for other states looking to get a handle on their hard-to-control higher education systems.
A bill making its way through the South Carolina legislature may have a tremendous impact on the state’s public higher education system. And if successful, it may prove as a model for other states looking to get a handle on their hard-to-control higher education systems.
 
Public higher education was once America’s great enabler
The Chronicle of Higher Education recently released a report decrying the politicization of public higher education governance
The Chronicle of Higher Education recently released a report decrying the politicization of public higher education governance
 
Flagship universities such as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and other public universities were created by their states primarily to support the higher educational needs of in-state students.
Flagship universities such as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and other public universities were created by their states primarily to support the higher educational needs of in-state students.
 
On Friday, North Carolina legislators and public higher education officials gathered at UNC Greensboro to discuss “Unlikely,” a documentary film about America’s college dropout crisis.
On Friday, North Carolina legislators and public higher education officials gathered at UNC Greensboro to discuss “Unlikely,” a documentary film about America’s college dropout crisis.
 
Often, the strongest criticisms of higher education come from insiders. One insider is Daniel Johnson, who retired as president of the University of Toledo in 2006 after an academic career that included several senior leadership positions.
Often, the strongest criticisms of higher education come from insiders. One insider is Daniel Johnson, who retired as president of the University of Toledo in 2006 after an academic career that included several senior leadership positions.
 
Colleges tend to expand beyond their original missions by hiring more administrators and creating new programs
Colleges tend to expand beyond their original missions by hiring more administrators and creating new programs
 
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
 
On November 2, House Republican leaders unveiled their tax reform plan. A number of its provisions affect higher education. While this is only a proposal, it’s worth looking into those provisions
On November 2, House Republican leaders unveiled their tax reform plan. A number of its provisions affect higher education. While this is only a proposal, it’s worth looking into those provisions
 
For the past year, I was enrolled in a small graduate-level Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) program at the Cevro Institute in Prague, Czech Republic
For the past year, I was enrolled in a small graduate-level Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) program at the Cevro Institute in Prague, Czech Republic
 
On Monday, N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson announced and awarded this year's school infrastructure grants from the new Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund to four counties - two of which are in my district, Gates and Camden
Published: Friday, November 10th, 2017 @ 3:21 pm By: Bill Cook
On Monday, N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson announced and awarded this year's school infrastructure grants from the new Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund to four counties - two of which are in my district, Gates and Camden
 
Legislating a problem away is an extremely tempting option, when available. Why not try to fix the most intractable problem in public higher education-its intensifying politicization-with a single stroke of a pen, if you hold the ultimate authority through legislative majorities
Legislating a problem away is an extremely tempting option, when available. Why not try to fix the most intractable problem in public higher education-its intensifying politicization-with a single stroke of a pen, if you hold the ultimate authority through legislative majorities
 
Higher education has a public relations problem on its hands. The results of a new Pew Research survey show that almost 60 percent of Republicans believe higher education has a “negative effect on the way things are going in the country
Higher education has a public relations problem on its hands. The results of a new Pew Research survey show that almost 60 percent of Republicans believe higher education has a “negative effect on the way things are going in the country
 
Pay increases that were awarded last week to seven UNC system chancellors reflect a national trend that tends to inflate salaries for public higher-education administrators, an expert on college affordability said
Pay increases that were awarded last week to seven UNC system chancellors reflect a national trend that tends to inflate salaries for public higher-education administrators, an expert on college affordability said
 
Politicians are usually eager to be generous with the money taken from taxpayers, especially when it helps them gain favor with some interest group
Politicians are usually eager to be generous with the money taken from taxpayers, especially when it helps them gain favor with some interest group
 
Higher education is often an ignored issue in presidential campaigns. The 2016 campaign, however, may be different.
Higher education is often an ignored issue in presidential campaigns. The 2016 campaign, however, may be different.
 
Tomorrow is the day we celebrate our nation's founding-and the first time that a nation was deliberately founded on reason and the rule of law instead of on accidents of history. The central question of this article is "how are the founding and related topics treated in today's academia?" It is a...
Tomorrow is the day we celebrate our nation's founding-and the first time that a nation was deliberately founded on reason and the rule of law instead of on accidents of history. The central question of this article is "how are the founding and related topics treated in today's academia?" It is a...
 
Ever since Republicans gained majorities in the North Carolina General Assembly in 2010 and won the governor's office in 2012, Democrats and Progressives have lamented the decline of higher education and especially the University of North Carolina System. Critics of North Carolina Republicans...
Ever since Republicans gained majorities in the North Carolina General Assembly in 2010 and won the governor's office in 2012, Democrats and Progressives have lamented the decline of higher education and especially the University of North Carolina System. Critics of North Carolina Republicans...
 
Following three years of significant growth in research dollars, East Carolina University now ranks third among the state's public universities in research funding.
Following three years of significant growth in research dollars, East Carolina University now ranks third among the state's public universities in research funding.
 
What are the limits of the partnerships that a public institution of higher education may form? A growing number of critics, including university officials and faculty, argue that accepting funding and academic influence from the communist Chinese government crosses a line.
What are the limits of the partnerships that a public institution of higher education may form? A growing number of critics, including university officials and faculty, argue that accepting funding and academic influence from the communist Chinese government crosses a line.
 
What are the limits of the partnerships that a public institution of higher education may form? A growing number of critics, including university officials and faculty, argue that accepting funding and academic influence from the communist Chinese government crosses a line.
What are the limits of the partnerships that a public institution of higher education may form? A growing number of critics, including university officials and faculty, argue that accepting funding and academic influence from the communist Chinese government crosses a line.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Reductions in administrative bloat, a focus on improving UNC system efficiency, public-private economic partnerships, and special scholarships and internships for favored groups are features of the higher education portion of Governor McCrory's state budget pitch.
Reductions in administrative bloat, a focus on improving UNC system efficiency, public-private economic partnerships, and special scholarships and internships for favored groups are features of the higher education portion of Governor McCrory's state budget pitch.
 
People keep talking about the high burden of college debt, which now surpasses credit card debt. And the federal government is doing something to help.
People keep talking about the high burden of college debt, which now surpasses credit card debt. And the federal government is doing something to help.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the State Board of Community Colleges and University of North Carolina Board of Governors today signed a revised Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the two public higher education systems.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the State Board of Community Colleges and University of North Carolina Board of Governors today signed a revised Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the two public higher education systems.
 
Partly as a result of these experiences I read with interest a recent article the The Chronicle Of Higher Education (arguably the most read publication related to higher education news).
Partly as a result of these experiences I read with interest a recent article the The Chronicle Of Higher Education (arguably the most read publication related to higher education news).
 
Indeed, even in our state of North Carolina, where the first solidly Republican government in over 100 years won monumental victories, such as the end of tenure in K-12 education and major changes to the tax code, there was almost no reform for higher education.
Indeed, even in our state of North Carolina, where the first solidly Republican government in over 100 years won monumental victories, such as the end of tenure in K-12 education and major changes to the tax code, there was almost no reform for higher education.
 
Some people have an unshakable belief in the ability of government to solve problems. We hear lots of demands, for example, that the government fix all the problems in our health care system with a "single payer" system where it pays the bills and writes the rules.
Some people have an unshakable belief in the ability of government to solve problems. We hear lots of demands, for example, that the government fix all the problems in our health care system with a "single payer" system where it pays the bills and writes the rules.
 
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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