Is Big Bird to blame for student learning problems?
When my college journalism students refused to do the work I assigned for them in my classes, they told me the problem was that it was “too much work” or “not any fun.” This connection puzzled me for...
View ArticleMaking enemies I never met
Among the interesting things about writing a controversial book are the people from all over the country who take sides. I get fan mail all the time from people who read my book and loved it. These are...
View ArticleFive-Year Party named Finalist for Book of the Year
Foreward Reviews has named The Five-Year Party as a finalist in the education category for its 2010 Book of the Year awards. Representing more than 350 publishers, the finalists were selected from 1400...
View ArticleAnother Professor Speaks Out About Student Entitlement
College students’ sense of entitlement — they think they deserve high grades for not doing any work and not learning anything — are a common complaint among college teachers. But they also know that...
View ArticleUnpaid internships exploit students
In my book I list all kinds of abuses that college administrators inflict on their students: high tuition that leads to cripling levels of student debt that pays for an education in which many students...
View ArticleWhy colleges cover up campus crimes
My book details numerous cases of colleges covering up felonies to protect the college’s “good name,” but the process continues unabated for the same reasons I stated. Colleges are in such an arms race...
View ArticleStudent “volunteers” paint administrator’s house
“Volunteerism” is a major buzzword on college campuses, where administrators set up programs for students who are sent out into their communities to do public service work. But what kind of work are...
View ArticleSome colleges get off the construction treadmill
For nearly 25 years colleges across the country have been permanent construction zones as they raced to build buildings, increase enrollment and enjoy all the additional tuition money, but as any...
View ArticleEntrepreneur pays students NOT to go to college
The message of my book that colleges are charging too much for too little education seems to be gaining some traction, at least with the co-founder of PayPal, who is paying $100,000 each to 24 students...
View ArticleWidespread fraud in Atlanta student test scores
Schools across the nation that are under increasing pressure to raise their students’ test scores now have a choice. They can engage in all that messy and complicated teaching stuff or they can just...
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Never Hire These Types of Nurses
Nurses offer tremendous support to doctors, patients, and other medical practitioners. Without them, hospitals cannot run smoothly. There is always a continuing shortage of nurses all around the world....
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Eating Your Way Towards Healthy Skin
Eating seasonal foods is a choice superior to leaning towards shakes and supplements that promise beauty and weight improvements. But why should you choose to eat seasonal foods for your skin’s sake?...
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Starting Out: A Beginner’s Guide to Cycling
Whether you’re a young kid, a teenager, an adult with a few calories to burn, or a senior who wants to maintain his/her tip-top shape, cycling is undeniably one of the most enjoyable recreational...
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Tips for Applying for a Scholarship
One of the best ways to supplement your financial aid package in college is to apply for a scholarship. College scholarships help to not only reduce financial burdens for students, but also help...
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6 Tips For Learning To Play A String Instrument
You are never too young or too old to learn to play a string instrument. In fact, these type of instruments can be the simplest to learn. When learning a new instrument, practice makes perfect and...
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Things to Consider When Choosing a Wedding Date
If only picking any other date for a wedding would be that easy, couples wouldn’t have to stress out about considering so many options. But when you put into the picture your guests’ schedule, the...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Party School Frills of 2010
Colleges know that if they want to attract students these days they need to come up with cooler perks than the next school. So, here we present the top ten student-catching frills at American college...
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How to Spot a Fake Online Review
We all know that reviews are now an essential parcel of any online marketing strategy. Customers do not just check a company’s website and social media pages; they also monitor TripAdvisor, Google, and...
View ArticleSurviving a Rowdy Frat Party
Safety should be your first concern when attending any party at college. While it is never a bad thing to be trusting of other individuals, you must balance that with protection for yourself. Too many...
View ArticleTaking a Time Off Before College
How many recent high school graduates walk out of their senior year with the maturity, real-life experience, and knowledge they need to create a future for themselves right off the bat? Not many....
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