University Policy Blog
It’s Time We Rethink What It Means to “Be Professional”
No matter how you define professionalism, any overarching concept that goes largely unchallenged is worth reconsidering.
The Truth About Lying on Resumes
Searching for jobs and internships is already hard enough, but doing so in today’s market makes it extremely challenging. Would you boost your resume to get an edge?
Unpacking Legacy: A Moral Inquiry into College Admissions
Following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions via the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC rulings, some have called for a reassessment of legacy admissions because the policy is similarly unmeritocratic.
Rethinking Clothing Consumption: Understanding the Human Cost of Fast Fashion
The power of our purchases and our choices is much more significant than we think. By becoming more conscious participants in all aspects of fashion, we can reduce the impact of our choices on garment workers and on the Earth.
Challenges of Ethically Regulating Free Speech on College Campuses
A university or higher-education institution is inherently a setting where intellectual and ideological disagreement will occur – and should even be encouraged. The challenge is where and how do we draw the line.