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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This Week in Higher Ed 12/14
December 14, 2018 by Erik Gross |
Temple University Decides Not to Discipline Professor Marc Lamont Hill
In a talk before the United Nations, Marc Lamont Hill, professor of media studies at Temple University, spoke in favor… Continue Reading >>
This Week in Higher Ed 12/7
December 7, 2018 by Erik Gross |
Trustees Shirk Commitment to Academic Freedom
In an article for the Chronicle of Higher Education, Keith Whittington, professor of politics at Princeton University, discusses how… Continue Reading >>
News Roundup, Historical Literacy
This Week in Higher Ed 11/30
November 30, 2018 by Erik Gross |
University of Maryland—College Park Still Under Review By Accreditor
The University of Maryland’s (UMD) accreditation is under review following last month’s turmoil. The… Continue Reading >>
This Week in Higher Ed 11/16
November 16, 2018 by Erik Gross |
International Student Enrollment Declines for Second Consecutive Year
A new report by the Institute of International Education found that U.S. enrollment of international students has declined… Continue Reading >>
This Week in Higher Ed 11/9
November 9, 2018 by Erik Gross |
Iowa Wesleyan University Announces Potential Closure
Iowa Wesleyan University, founded in 1842, recently announced that this may be its last semester of operation, citing… Continue Reading >>
This Week in Higher Ed 11/2
November 2, 2018 by Erik Gross |
Repercussions Continue for the University of Maryland–College Park
Since the tragic death of Jordan McNair, an offensive tackle for the University of Maryland–College… Continue Reading >>
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 >>
