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Mindful Pleasures
Scott McLemee explores upcoming university press books on intellectual vitality.
Even ‘Valid’ Student Evaluations Are ‘Unfair'
New study says student evaluations of teaching are still deeply flawed measures of teaching effectiveness, even when we assume they are unbiased and reliable.
Go East (or North), Regional Accreditor
Freed by new U.S. rules, the accrediting agency for California, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands will review colleges outside its region -- the first regional accreditor to make such a move.
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Getting Campuses Ready for the Coronavirus
What should leaders be doing to prepare their colleges if the situation worsens? Chuck Staben offers suggestions.
Is Students' Early Career Success Their Professors' Problem?
A new paper asserts the faculty's obligation to embrace "career-relevant instruction." What exactly does that mean, for professors and students?
New Programs: Nursing, Art Education, Athletic Training, Criminal Justice, Recording Arts, Cybersecurity, Cannabis Production
Fresno Pacific University is starting a bachelor of science in nursing. Indiana University Southeast is starting a bachelor of science...
Rising Tensions Between DeVos and Democrats
Tensions between congressional Democrats and U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rise with a scathing letter to a House committee.
Putting Liberal Arts Programs on Ice
Faculty at Long Island University have raised concerns about a decision to freeze new enrollments in a number of liberal arts programs.