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September 28, 2022


Title: Houston Baptist University to be Renamed Houston Christian University
Topic: Higher Education
Discussed by Dr. Robert Sloan
with Houston Christian University (www.hbu.edu/)

In 1960, the name was Houston Baptist College. Then in 1973, Houston Baptist University. And, now, it is Houston Christian University.

Dr. Robert Sloan is the President of Houston Baptist (soon to be Christian) University. Today, Dr. Sloan discusses the renaming/rebranding of the university.

Click here for all the information you need to know about the name change.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why has HBU changed its name to HCU?

Are many denominations and nationalities represented by the student body?

Will the core religious/theological convictions of the university change? Dr. Sloan discusses the university’s 10 Core Convictions, such as marriage, family, and gender. He says: “We are very clear about our Christian identity.”

Will alumni of HBU need to make any changes/updates to their diplomas?

Has it become more difficult to recruit students that are seeking higher education with a Biblical worldview?

Is the renaming/rebranding a part of a growth campaign for Houston Christian University? Dr. Sloan discusses their goals for the next ten years and why they are determined to reach more and more students for Christ.



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August 24, 2022


Title: Red McCombs Should Demand His Money Back
Topic: Higher Education
Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

It has been said that Texas is the best expression of the American idea – and Red McCombs is one of the best expressions of everything it means to be a Texan.

Sherry Sylvester is a political communications and public policy expert, as well as a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today she discusses how this brilliant and generous businessman, Red McCombs, has helped Texas in many, many ways – and how Conservative Christian students can fight back against Big Brother on their college campus.

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Click here for more on other issues from Sherry Sylvester and the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who is Red McCombs?

Red McCombs and John Wayne were good friends. Why did Red convince John to hold the premiere of the movie, “The Alamo”, in San Antonio? This story is pretty funny – and also shows how smart Red McCombs is!

Has Red McCombs given hundreds of millions of dollars to charities in Texas?

Red McCombs gave $50 million to establish the School of Business at the University of Texas? Why should Red immediately demand his money back? Sherry reveals that UT had a “trigger warning” on the syllabus, informing students that they would be discussing capitalism and profit in the class and some students may find the topics “traumatic”. But there’s more!! Listen close as Sherry reveals all the absurd topics the students will study.



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December 3, 2013


Title: Why Does Higher Education Cost So Much?
Topic: Higher Education
Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Nationwide, higher education suffers from three intersecting crises:

    1) declining affordability;
    2) poor student learning; and
    3) lax standards.

But you wouldn't know this from listening to the three myths masquerading as narrative in typical reporting of the issues.

Listen in as Dr. Thomas Lindsay discusses these three myths. Dr. Lindsay directs the Center for Higher Education at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and is editor of SeeThruEdu.com.  He was deputy chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities under George W. Bush.



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Title: What Are Students Learning in College?
Topic: Higher Education
Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 2 of 2

A recent survey finds employers rate critical thinking, problem solving, analytic and quantitative reasoning, and clear writing more crucial than academic majors for employment.

In addition, many are shocked to learn that roughly half of all students who enter college never graduate.

What is the "market value" of your student's degree?

Dr. Lindsay explains.




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February 5, 2013


Title: The Dwindling Hours of Effort!
Topic: Higher Education
Discussed by Dr. Carlos Campo
with Regent University (www.Regent.edu)

Dr. Carlos Campo is an expert when it comes to preparing tomorrow’s leaders today. He is currently the President of Regent University, a highly acclaimed private Christian University in Virginia. He expands on the previous 4 segments about the issue of “Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders”.



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June 3, 2011


Title: Too Many Kids are Going to College
Topic: Higher Education
Discussed by Tom Pauken
with Tom Pauken For Texas

Author and Republican Tom Pauken says that high school teachers and counselors are encouraging too many kids in the lower 40% of their class to pursue higher education. Is he just throwing cold water on the dreams of students and their parents? Don’t people who attend and obtain a college degree make more money than people without a degree? Log on to www.TomPauken.com  to learn more about this and other issues.




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February 18, 2010


Title: EQUIP STUDENTS WITH GENERATIONS OF WISDOM
Topic: Higher Education
Discussed by Elizabeth Young
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

When it comes to American civics, Texas college students are failing. Miserably. What’s the problem? A simple lack of knowledge is the front-running root of the situation. If you have a junior or senior in high school or a college-age student, log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more information.



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January 22, 2007


Title: WHY OPPOSE TAX PAYER SUPPORTED TUITION LOAN SUBSIDIES?
Topic: Higher Education
Discussed by Jason Mattera
with Young America's Foundation www.yaf.org

Jason Mattera shares his opinion on why tax payers should NOT support reducing student loan interest rates. For the full report, log onto www.yaf.org



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October 2, 2006


Title: DOES POPULATION EXPLOSION WARRANT AN ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITY IN TEXAS? Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Higher Education
Discussed by State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale
with Elected Officials

State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale shares the results of the "Oreo Test". What is the "Oreo Test" and why is it so important?



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Title: DOES POPULATION EXPLOSION WARRANT AN ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITY? Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Higher Education
Discussed by State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale
with Elected Officials

State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale shares the results of the "Oreo Test". What is the "Oreo Test" and why is it so important?



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