U. of Chicago labeled college football as “crass professionalism” in 1939; U. of California will divest holdings in fossil-fuel companies; and more.
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By Will Jarvis
The experience of one recent president is an object lesson in why most leaders “hold on for dear life and just hope that athletics doesn’t take them down.” (PREMIUM)
Administrators’ typical argument against divestment — that it would betray “fiduciary duty” — is growing weaker as the fossil-fuel sector continues to decline. In fact, divesting may end up saving colleges money. (PREMIUM)
Colorado’s Fort Lewis College won a competition for colleges that are seeking help to expand enrollment and raise revenue. The real work hasn’t started yet, but other colleges can learn a few things from Fort Lewis’s experience so far.
The eight colleges that received more than $75 million in Pell Grant aid for undergraduates in 2016-17 had Pell graduation rates ranging from 8 percent to 67 percent. (PREMIUM)
This Chronicle report examines the rise and establishment of the innovation movement, barriers to change on campuses, and the necessary elements for meaningful progress. Written by two senior Chronicle writers — Goldie Blumenstyk and Lee Gardner — this in-depth resource also features 15 campus case studies.
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