By Matt Reed. I was in my thirties the first time I heard the phrase “salary compression.” At first I assumed it was an inelegant way of saying “low pay,” which is only half-right. It’s more commonly used to refer to a salary gap between incumbent employees -- especially longer-term ones -- and new hires that the incumbents consider too small. More...
By Matt Reed. In the community college world, the admissions process tends to be relatively straightforward. You show up before the deadline with evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent, fill out a few forms, apply for financial aid if applicable, make a payment, and schedule a placement test, an orientation session, and your classes. SAT’s and ACT’s are optional, and used only for placement. More...
By Matt Reed. Going from an academically challenging high school to an academically unchallenging college correlates with increased rates of depression, according to a new study. More...
By Matt Reed. Colleagues all over the internet have responded thoughtfully to the President’s persistent confusion about the role of community colleges. The former pitchman for Trump University casts aspersions on community colleges, in favor of “trade schools,” in apparent ignorance of the broad and deep “workforce development” roles that community colleges have played for decades. More...
By Matt Reed. Apparently, the president of the University of Akron is stepping down and apologizing for the unforgivable sin of … applying for another job. More...
To calculate the true costs of intercollegiate athletics, we have to account for positive -- and negative -- impact on revenue as well as reputation. And then there's the moral aspect of football to consider. More...
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