Collin College critics rally behind faculty who are challenging a ‘regime of silence’
The college is juggling criticism from free speech advocates and legal challenges from faculty who claim administrators have created a culture of fear. Read more
The world.edu network focuses on education, science, innovation and the environment.
Here you can submit and vote on the best content from the world’s leading organisations and websites.
Are you preparing students with the critical thinking skills essential for success?
In analyzing 80 million job postings, a labor market analytics firm found employers seek skills such as critical thinking four times more frequently than the top-five technical skills. Read more
Why critics of angry woke college kids are missing the point
Wendy Brown says 'academic freedom needs to be appreciated as a collective right of the faculty to be free of interference in determining what we research and teach.' Read more
Virginia’s community colleges are losing students. Can free tuition bring them back?
Known as G3 — “Get a Skill, Get a Job, Get Ahead” — it covers the cost of community college for low- and middle-income students in high-demand fields. Read more
What 3 elements are driving the attacks on tenure, free speech in higher education?
The severity of sanctions is increasing, so what does that mean for the best and brightest faculty? Read more
New York law signed to prevent colleges from withholding student transcripts over unpaid debts
Sen. Kevin Thomas: 'Each withheld transcript represents a student who was denied the opportunity to pursue a chosen career path.' Read more
Why applications are pouring in at these 2 unique state universities
Affordability is just one of the keys to success for forward-thinking institutions in Vermont and Michigan. Read more
Boston University announces largest tuition increase in 14 years
BU is not the only area college to see tuition hikes. UMass announced increases last month after a two-year tuition freeze. Read more
Research universities are shortchanging their storytelling
Universities might start to think about crafting and socializing a compelling research narrative much like they would a fundraising campaign narrative. Read more
The 39 million question: How can higher ed bring back students who stop out?
National Student Clearinghouse researchers and college leaders highlight opportunities to reenroll adult learners. Read more
