Sending our students to college is one of the single-most costly investments parents make. It is one of the biggest investments many of our students make in themselves.
Defending Education is eager to support our students, families and advocates as they take the next step in their formal education. Students and families have a vast variety of choices when it comes to higher education. At Defending Education our goal is to help those students and families make the best choice possible. There is no “one size fits all” solution in continuing education. An educated consumer is the best consumer.
Defending Education is committed to helping parents and students navigate this important next step in their academic journey. Defending Education is committed to reaching even more parents and young adults while bringing the same high-level practices, in-depth research, professionalism and exposure to the higher education space.
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Colleges & Universities…Who’s in Charge of What?
University governance is shaped by several key parties, including: The Board of Trustees, which serves as the ultimate decision-making body; The University President, who oversees daily operations and strategic…
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How to Research a College’s Real Culture
Why Does a College’s Culture Matter? A university’s true culture is reflected not just in its promotional materials and stated policies but in its actions and enforcement practices. Understanding this…
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Questions to Ask When Selecting Courses
Why Does Course Selection Matter? As a student, you are the customer—you are paying for your education, and you have the right to choose courses that align with your interests,…
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Understanding the Core Curriculum in College
Why Should Students and Parents Care About the Core Curriculum? The core curriculum is more than just a set of required courses—it shapes the foundation of a student’s education. A…
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What Is a Faculty Senate and Why Does It Matter to Students and Parents?
Why Should You Care About the Faculty Senate? The faculty senate is one of the most powerful groups shaping your college experience. It decides which courses you must take,…
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What Is Accreditation and Why Does It Matter?
Why Should You Care About Accreditation? Accreditation matters because it determines whether your degree will be recognized by employers and graduate schools, whether your credits will transfer, and whether your…
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What is an Endowment?
An endowment is a tax-exempt pool of donated funds managed by a university foundation and invested in stocks, bonds, real estate, private equity, and alternative assets. These funds generate investment…
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What Parents & Students Need to Know About Faculty “Tenure”
Understanding Faculty Tenure Faculty tenure is a system that provides professors with a lifetime appointment at an institution, typically granted after a probationary period of evaluation. This status offers enhanced…
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Why is College So Expensive?
The time has come! You and your high schooler have begun the search for the perfect college. As you both dig into the variables and see the true costs of…
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Questions to Ask on Your College Tour
Academics What are the most popular majors here? What general education or core curriculum requirements do all undergraduate students need to complete? How easy is it to switch majors if…
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Civil Rights Complaints
OCR COMPLAINT: Indiana University
On April 9, 2025 Defending Education (DE) brings this complaint against Indiana University (IU) for discrimination on the basis of race in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance…
OCR Complaints
OCR COMPLAINT: University of California, Berkeley
On April 9, 2025, Defending Education (DE) brings this complaint against the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) for discrimination on the basis of race in programs or activities that…
OCR Complaints
OCR COMPLAINT: University of Southern Illinois Carbondale
On April 9, 2025, Defending Education (DE) brings this complaint against Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) for discrimination on the basis of race in programs or activities that receive federal…
OCR Complaints
OCR COMPLAINT: University of Wisconsin-Madison
On April, 9, 2025, Defending Education (DE) brings this complaint against the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UWM) for discrimination on the basis of race in programs or activities that receive federal…
OCR Complaints
Investigations
University DEI: Status Quo and Rebrands
Total number of states: 46 plus the District of Columbia Total colleges and universities in the report: 262 Total colleges and universities with active Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):…
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UNIVERSITY: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Funds and Fundraising
Number of States: 44 plus the District of Columbia Number of colleges and universities: 130 Number of DEI funds: 281 Total amount of DEI donations/funding tracked: $373,344,424 SUMMARY…
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More than 170 University of California, Berkeley professors sign letter pushing anti-Israel sentiments; at least one professor uses his classes to promote anti-Israel viewpoints
Defending Education submitted a public records request to University of California, Berkeley seeking emails and documents from faculty who used their positions to push anti-Israel sentiments. Emails showed several faculty…
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