Fisk University, like many other Historically Black Colleges and Universities, has had significant financial problems for nearly a half century. There are many factors (and at least a few individuals) to blame. If you are interested in learning more about Fisk and its economic history, a simple search will yield a wealth of well-researched articles. [...]
Indiana University, You’re Embarassing Us
First Indiana University had Bob Knight. He verbally abused and intimidated players, threw chairs, and bullied students and staff members. But, while he was winning, his actions were tolerated, even encouraged. Not much was said about what kind of role model the aforementioned behaviors made him. Winning was enough. Win basketball games at IU and [...]
Shakeup in For-Profit Education?
The most recent Sunday edition of The New York Times carried an interesting article written by Gretchen Morgenson entitled “The Insiders Are Selling, But Why”, about the fact that 13 Apollo Group insiders have recently sold 1.6 million shares of stock. In addition, the Apollo Group, which owns the University of Phoenix, did no share [...]
Recent Ethics Issue in Higher Education & More
The Latest Ethics Issue in Higher Education We live in an interesting time, in an interesting country. Nobody seems to care enough about controlling the access and influence of large political donors and lobbyists to pass meaningful legislation. Everyone yawns when Dick Cheney, who made a fortune in the energy industry, brought his former colleagues [...]
Recent Ethics Issue in Higher Education & More
The Latest Ethics Issue in Higher Education We live in an interesting time, in an interesting country. Nobody seems to care enough about controlling the access and influence of large political donors and lobbyists to pass meaningful legislation. Everyone yawns when Dick Cheney, who made a fortune in the energy industry, brought his former colleagues [...]