Florida State University Faculty Senate President Eric Chicken said as a professor of statistics, he understands the need for STEM education. But financial incentives are not the answer, he said. He worries whether students will be adequately prepared to take those courses.
Under the new rules, college athletes would be permitted to participate in name, image and likeness (NIL) activities that are "consistent with the law of the state where the school is located." Athletes may use professional service providers for their NIL activities.
Efforts to restrict critical race theory infringe "on the right of faculty to teach and of students to learn," a broad coalition of historians, faculty and administrators says.
Rhode Island is one step closer to permanent free college for students who enroll full time, qualify for in-state tuition and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.
Since universities and their athletic departments have sponsorships with companies in a wide range of industries, Huma expects athletes’ deals will often come into conflict with those of the schools.
People could have concealed weapons on Montana's public college campuses if they have firearms training and keep the guns holstered or locked in their rooms, with an exception for self-defense, under a policy proposed by the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education.
College officials at the schools for years have complained that the antiquated term has hampered recruiting and given potential students an erroneous impression of being less than a full-fledged college.
