The writers at “University of Venus” share their visions for 2022.
Online and Blended Learning
Some institutions that began the semester online are now pushing their return-to-campus dates further out in response to Omicron, citing spiking numbers and breakthrough infections.
Admissions
Some colleges reject the idea, but most appear to be allowing students to visit—with certain precautions.
D’Youville College shifts to a four-day, 32-hour workweek for staff and administrators—with no reduction in pay or benefits.
Unions, Faculty
The university and its graduate assistant and undergraduate student workers agree to a deal to end work stoppage.
The ruling follows nearly six years of litigation over the value of the campus and the Claremont Colleges’ right to purchase the land for only $4 million, per a 1957 agreement with the Claremont School of Theology.
Views
Our editors Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman explain how this combination of publishing companies will improve global coverage of postsecondary education and better serve the higher ed community.
Carol Geary Schneider writes of civic learning, the equity shortfall and colleges’ role in nurturing the habits of mind and heart and practical problem solving our troubled democracy so urgently needs.
Career Advice
Chris Smith provides advice on how to take advantage of the unexpected opportunities you’ll surely encounter to enhance your professional life and career.
Blogs
Learning Innovation
January 9, 2022
Academic life after tenure and outside academia.
