The SAT’s Trust Fall
As the policy director for the Classic Learning Test (CLT), I’ve had dozens of conversations with lawmakers across the country about college entrance exams over the last year. Surprisingly, the…
Articles
Articles
Goodbye, Belle Wheelan
Over the last 25 years or so, one model of university accreditation has given way to another. Under the old system, colleges submitted to invasive but essentially nonpartisan examination of…
The Emptiness of “Antisemitism Studies”
Following the shock caused by the antisemitic campus riots of spring 2024, Günther Jikeli spoke up. Jikeli, an associate professor from Germany and one of only two faculty members at…
Are Gen Z’s Degrees a “Waste”?
For decades, the attainment of a four-year degree has been considered an essential aspect of the American experience. Every year, mere months after completing high school, millions of young graduates…
Why Does American Higher Education Work So Poorly?
After enjoying many decades of high public support, higher education in the U.S. is in serious decline. Polls show that a sizeable percentage of the populace now doubts that college…
Foreign Funding’s Questionable Odor
“Money doesn’t stink.” This proverb—pecunia non olet in the original Latin—is associated with the Roman emperor Vespasian, in justification of his decision to use public toilets to generate revenue. When…
Defund “Minority Serving Institutions”
Established by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 and two Obama-era executive orders, the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) program is a federally funded initiative that awards higher-education institutions grants…
The Case Against Online AP Testing
This May, Advanced Placement tests for 28 of 36 AP subjects were held entirely online. Going forward, College Board will administer most exams through Bluebook, the central testing platform that…
A Year at New College
It takes me about eight minutes to walk across the campus of the New College of Florida, where I just concluded a year as a visiting professor. There are rare…
Duke University Press Stays Woke
I recently came across an alarming 2014 article on academic freedom in the Harvard Crimson. “Let’s give up on academic freedom in favor of justice” was the subtitle. The author…