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Your editorial titled “Less Scroogerly College Loans” (Jan. 22), gives the impression that Congress passed a law lowering the interest rate for student loans. Rather, the action was taken by the House of Representatives only. Therefore, the sub-headline “We applaud Congress’ decision to cut interest rates on federal student loans” is misleading. The editorial does not clear up the distinction. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education (Section: Government & Politics, Volume 53, Issue 21, Page A24), the Senate may take up the matter in February. Until...
...recognized as a true model of pedagogical excellence. Many of the report’s anonymous quotations from faculty and graduate students—which reveal that good teaching is not just ignored, but even looked down upon—further verify Harvard’s deficiency. We applaud the Task Force for its commitment to students and for its sound practical diagnoses. The importance of such a strong public commitment to teaching by nine of Harvard’s most recognizable names should not be underestimated.Three of the Task Force’s recommendations deserve particular attention from...
...applaud Harvard University for what has been an excellent consultation process,” added Bard, who had criticized University expansions in the past...
...this bill hardly flings open the gates to American colleges. In fact, it simply undoes a $12 billion cut to the federal student loan program that was enacted last year. Moreover, the bill is slated to expire just months after it takes full effect in mid-2011. Though we applaud the bill for its intentions, and the Democrats for keeping their promises, we urge lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Washington to avoid settling into their newly dug niches. The bill passed last week is just a start, and we hope that Congress solidifies and deepens its commitment...
After years of speculation, discussion, and hype, the Harvard-Allston Initiative has finally released its master plan. The “Plan for Harvard in Allston” shows that the University is thinking fifty years ahead in a comprehensive way, and we applaud the hard work of all those involved in the planning process. The report takes into consideration both lofty goals and day-to-day issues of livability and practicality. As the plan moves toward reality, however, Harvard must not forget that its heart and soul rest in the College. Accordingly, it must take great care, through consideration...