Jan 26 Yale police aim gun at columnist’s son, turn spotlight on racial profiling on campus By Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed The debate over racial profiling -- already a hot topic on many college campuses -- gained renewed attention this weekend when Yale University police briefly detained a black male student Saturday evening. Continue reading
Jan 09 College essays could be early clue for college grades By Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed Admissions essays are thought of by many as less scientific than other parts of the college application process -- a chance to share a personal story, to inject personality into the process, to become more than just a grade-point average… Continue reading
Dec 15 What does the oft-cited ‘1 in 5’ campus sexual assault stat really mean? By Jake New, Inside Higher Ed If there’s a conversation taking place about the prevalence of campus sexual assault in the United States, the statistic “one in five” is usually thrown around. For many it’s a number that has helped galvanize a movement. But many question… Continue reading