Voice: Elaine Maimon

Learning to Become a Writer Who Makes a Difference
A long-time college president and researcher in the teaching of writing recommends that readers take a free online course from Miami University (Ohio)
By Elaine Maimon
Know Your Constitution
Every educated citizen should understand America’s founding document — for the sake of our republic. In time for Constitution Day, a longtime college president urges its study from pre-K to grad school
By Elaine Maimon
Vote For Higher Ed
Higher education as a public good is on the ballot this November. A longtime college president highlights the stark choices
By Elaine Maimon
President Biden’s Higher Ed Transformation
A long-time college president says student debt forgiveness is a return to the idea of college as a public good — and recommends more ways to stop debt before it starts
By Elaine Maimon
The “Drexel Promise” Is Just The Start
A longtime college president applauds Drexel’s new tuition discount for community college transfers — and urges universities to do more to help underserved students attain their degrees
By Elaine Maimon
Following Cassidy Hutchinson’s Example
A long-time college president was impressed by the former Trump White House staffer during her January 6th testimony. The lesson: Internships matter
By Elaine Maimon
A New College Conundrum — How’s the Health Care?
A long-time college president advises students and families to give careful attention in this post-Roe era to health care — especially reproductive and mental health care — on campus
By Elaine Maimon
Can Education Save Us From Tyranny?
In advance of a surprise January 6 hearing today, a long-time college president reflects on ways to preserve our embattled democracy
By Elaine Maimon
Follow Gabe Kapler’s Example
A long-time college president and Philly native urges everyone to do like the former Phillies manager: Exercise their rights to protest inaction on gun violence
By Elaine Maimon
Why We Must Fight Classroom Censorship
A long-time college president recommends ways to affirm democracy — through libraries and schools — in these troubled times
By Elaine Maimon