Using ChatGPT in Higher Education: A Cautionary Tale

Ethical Issues and Risks to Consider ChatGPT is a game changer. It seems that virtually everyone is talking about ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an example of an artificial intelligence system in the form of a language model that can produce humanlike text. It allows users to ask questions and receive immediate... Read more →


Tips For Professional Athletes to Protect Against Losing Their Savings

The Scamming of Professional Athletes by Money Managers is Widespread I published this blog on my "Ethics Sage" website and received lots of comments. I decided to post it as well on my "Higher Ed Ethics Advice" website as well because it is a cautionary tale for collegiate athletes who... Read more →


Court Ruling Allows Colleges to Pay Athletes

The Professionalization of College Athletes Perhaps you read that a federal judge signed off on a controversial change in how college sports are administered including paying college athletes of former players who were barred from millions of dollars as soon as in July 2025. The terms of the settlement of... Read more →


Creating Civility in the Classroom

What Can (or Should) Be Done? I have previously blogged about civility and classroom behavior. It’s an issue that is near and dear to my heart because I found it to be one of the most challenging aspects of teaching during my 40+-year teaching career. I share my thoughts in... Read more →


Federal Funding of Universities and Tax Exempt Status Being Attacked by Trump

A Case of Government Overreach I have previously blogged about the accomplishments and questionable actions by Donald Trump since assuming the office of President of the U.S. I did not tackle the question of the fairness of cutting federal funding to the elite and other universities because of the way... Read more →