Minding the Campus

Now that Linda McMahon is?leading the Department of Education—for however?short of time?she might be—she is?prioritizing?a vision focused on parental control, core subjects, and aligning postsecondary education with workforce needs. But if she’s serious about meaningful reform, there’s one more essential element she should add to that list: financial literacy standards. Minding the Campus

“The defenders of DEI have considerable gall to claim that free speech is under attack when they have spent more than a decade engaged in stigmatizing anyone who criticizes the roughshod tactics of DEI offices.” More from National Association of Scholars President Peter Wood:

While graduating is a big milestone and can feel like one of the first steps towards independence, it’s important not to let your newfound income go to your head. A new piece by Garette Haddock outlines four ways to help yourself stay out of debt as a recent graduate.

American employers should hire Americans. And, America’s higher education institutions should educate Americans, not foreigners, so that Americans can be hired for American jobs. https://lnkd.in/eHxxtEkm

Founded in 1969, the Mellon Foundation once supported noble causes—libraries, museums, performing arts, humanities, and much more. Unfortunately, it has devolved into an institution wholly committed to advancing wokeism. Read more from Richard Vedder:

“Whether we are beginning a traditionalist counter-revolution, prompting the overthrow of collegiate woke excesses and pruning of wasteful spending, is unknown. There are some hopeful signs, but the jury is still out.”

.David Leaser responds to Jared Gould's article, "Do Degrees and Credentials Actually Prove Competence at Work?" Cast your vote—yes or no—in the Twitter poll embedded in the article! https://lnkd.in/epiGFu4B

Do degrees and credentials actually prove competence at work? Well, most people today would say, “No.” That’s because traditional education often falls short in reflecting real-world skills. In fact, 76% of employers say they value skills over degrees when making hiring decisions (Burning Glass Institute, 2023). Even more telling, a LinkedIn survey found that 75% of job postings in the past year included skills-based requirements rather than degree-based ones. But in the absence of a degree, how do we know if someone truly has the skills, capabilities and potential for success in a role? That’s where career navigation tools like MyInnerGenius? come in. They go beyond resumes and transcripts to quickly reveal what really matters: ? Interests & Preferences – What motivates someone to perform at their best? ? Needs & Goals – What kind of environment helps them thrive? ? Cognitive Skills & Abilities – How do they approach problem-solving and learning? ? Personality Traits & Mindsets – How well do they collaborate, lead, and adapt? This is how you ensure employers can confidently identify the right talent. And it’s how career starters or career changers discover roles they’ll excel in and actually enjoy — regardless of the degrees they hold. It’s time to hire for what people can do, not just what’s on paper. ?? Please share with your followers! And let’s connect!

Deep-Seek, a new artificial intelligence program from China, threatens university research integrity, institutional confidentiality, and international student safety. Chris Crandall makes the case for a ban. https://lnkd.in/gXyxBrbp

It’s easy to assume the authors of a book titled Don’t Go To College: A Case For Revolution would be anti-intellectuals—but in his review, Kris Larsen explains why that isn't the case.