Addressing College Dropout Rates: The Need for Stress Management Training
A recent survey by Gallup and the Lumina Foundation revealed that 41 percent of college students have considered dropping out, while many other college-age...
Reflections on Retirement and Academic Freedom at USC
After 36 years as a full-time faculty member, I retired as a tenured professor from the University of Southern California on May 15, 2022....
North Carolina Community College System Names New President Jeff Cox: His Vision and Goals
The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) has appointed a new president, Jeff Cox, marking the system's third president in three years. After Peter...
The Life of an Independent Classics Instructor: An Unconventional, Yet Fulfilling Path
My work involves explaining complex concepts and teaching various subjects related to languages, primarily Latin, Ancient Greek, and English. Despite the interconnected nature of...
The Decline of Legal Education: How Activism and Ideology are Undermining Law Schools
Law schools, originally established as trade schools to train future lawyers, have increasingly taken on the characteristics of political institutions. Even at regional schools...
The Micro-Level Impact of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Ideologies on Higher Education: Observations from...
The gradual transformation of higher education institutions towards ideologies of diversity, inclusion, and equity (DIE) is not merely a theoretical concept but a tangible...
The Transformation of San José State University: A Shift Towards Ideology Over Tradition
Since its founding, San José State University (SJSU) has experienced numerous changes in leadership, each leaving a mark on its academic and cultural landscape....
The Rise and Fall of Kychelle Del Rosario: A Case Study in Wokeness and...
In the annals of contemporary controversies within medical education, few cases have garnered as much attention and debate as that of Kychelle Del Rosario....
WVU’s Academic Transformation: A Model for University Efficiency
West Virginia University (WVU) has undertaken bold measures to address its financial challenges through the Academic Transformation program, setting an example for universities nationwide...
The Case of Professor Stephen Porter: A Critical Examination of Academic Freedom and Ideological...
In recent years, incidents involving perceived violations of academic freedom and ideological conformity have garnered significant attention within American universities. The case of Professor...