ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
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Higher Ed News Roundup: From Disinvitation to Grade Inflation
October 7, 2014 by ACTA|
Political pundit George Will was “disinvited” from a planned speech at Scripps College, part of a series which aimed to expose students to… Continue Reading >>
News Roundup, Academic Freedom
Higher Ed News Roundup: Political but Not Correct
October 6, 2014 by ACTA|
ACTA's President, Anne Neal, spoke at the City Club of Cleveland last week on political correctness and academic freedom.
A lawsuit directed… Continue Reading >>
Higher Ed News Roundup: Filling the Gap
October 3, 2014 by ACTA|
LinkedIn gets into the college ranking business.
Tutors are filling the gap left by professors…
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Higher Ed News Roundup: Moral Hazard
October 2, 2014 by ACTA|
Don't miss the latest in higher ed news & views!
Have academics made it harder to teach critical thinking?
LinkedIn…
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Higher Ed News Roundup: Going to Court
October 1, 2014 by ACTA|
ACTA has filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court calling on SCOTUS to reaffirm the private non-delegation doctrine and detailing the dubious constitutionality… Continue Reading >>
Higher Ed News Roundup: Reminder
September 30, 2014 by ACTA|
Here's your daily reminder that the world of higher ed is changing...and rapidly.
Another reason the top-ranked… Continue Reading >>
Higher Ed News Roundup: Wise Words
September 29, 2014 by ACTA|
Wise words about the purpose of education in a democracy and the need for civic literacy.
What’s…
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News Roundup, Academic Excellence
Higher Ed News Roundup: Where Did Education Go?
September 26, 2014 by ACTA|
Inflation in higher ed has doubled since last year.
Steven Pinker and William Deresiewicz don't agree on much, but both point to the… Continue Reading >>
Higher Ed News Roundup: Majoring in Leisure
September 25, 2014 by ACTA|
What does it say that there is now little discernible difference between a resort and a college?
Online-education provider Continue Reading >>
Higher Ed News Roundup: The Costs of College
September 24, 2014 by ACTA|
ACTA President Anne Neal and ACTA Vice President of Policy Michael Poliakoff are featured in a short documentary about the ever-increasing cost of college.
Higher Ed News Roundup: Re-authorization and Accreditation
September 23, 2014 by ACTA|
Watch ACTA President Anne Neal's commentary on the re-authorization of the Higher Education Act and accreditation reform at the Heritage Foundation… Continue Reading >>
Higher Ed News Roundup: Questioning Statistics on Sexual Assault
September 22, 2014 by ACTA|
Time Magazine breaks down the sexual assault statistics that are driving the national discussion on campus safety.
Test score requirements… Continue Reading >>
News Roundup, Academic Freedom
Higher Ed News Roundup: Eroding Students’ Rights
September 19, 2014 by ACTA|
A former University of California regent implores students to learn their Constitutional rights...so that they can demand universities respect them.
Higher Ed News Roundup: Priorities
September 18, 2014 by ACTA|
Ben Novak, a signatory to Governance for a New Era, makes the case for more active trusteeship.
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Higher Ed News Roundup: Happy Constitution Day!
September 17, 2014 by ACTA|
Happy Constitution Day! How well do you know our nation's founding document?
Here's why we shouldn't relegate the Constitution
