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After Kentucky Republicans banned DEI, a diversity, equity and inclusion defender used open records requests to reveal what public universities face behind the scenes.
Plaintiffs Suing Over ED Layoffs Seek Withheld Documents
The Education Department is withholding more than 900 records it says are exempt from disclosure, according to court records.
Will Trump’s Accreditation Revamp Force Campus Changes?
While nearly half of respondents on a recent survey anticipate the proposed policy will have “meaningful impacts” overall, many are skeptical about the effect of specific provisions.
Beyond Financial Aid for First-Gen Students
The Kessler Scholars Collaborative pairs financial aid with mentoring, as well as community and individualized support. An Ithaka S+R evaluation shows promising outcomes.
Auburn Faculty Protest Board’s Curricular Overhaul
Three months after the Board of Trustees abolished the faculty senate and gave itself curricular control, faculty are back on campus and making their disapproval known.
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We Need to Consult About Consulting
Higher ed institutions, particularly large research universities, already have their own experts on the payroll.
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Character in Higher Ed
Rachel and Gordon talk about teaching students how to truly be human and to live in a civil society with others.
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External Letters Done Right: Practical Tips for P&T Candidates, Committees and Reviewers
No party should neglect this important stage in the tenure and promotion process.
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Ep. 212: Voices of Student Success: The Hidden Curriculum First-Gen Students Face
Inside Higher Ed’s Voices of Student Success explores what first-generation students need to navigate college, find support and persist.
Ep. 211: Paul LeBlanc’s Optimistic Vision for Higher Ed in an AI World
The former president of Southern New Hampshire University says colleges should foster human flourishing.
Academic career advice from a university leader, “Be curious, be useful, bring evidence”
Learn about the career-building secrets of a university leader who has taken a less conventional path through academia.
Backward Course Design—From Learning Outcomes to Assessment to Activities
An expert in student-centered instructional design talks through the process of creating effective university courses, including the potential of artificial intelligence to support feedback and revision.
