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In Proctoring Debate, Stanford Faculty Takes ‘Nuclear Option’
Proctoring has been banned at Stanford for over a century, but faculty members think an influx in cheating demands a change. They circumvented a student government vote to try to implement proctored exams.
Career Exploration Offers Options for Undeclared STEM Students
Illinois Institute of Technology will launch its Discover+ program this fall, enabling students who haven’t taken advanced-level math and science courses to explore STEM careers without losing time toward degree completion.
Discord for Leaking Military Files—and Exam Questions
College students use the social media app to express themselves and connect with others. But given the platform’s problematic history, some professors offer guidance for safe use.
Where STEM and the Arts Live in Harmony
The Rochester Institute of Technology offers no performance degrees, but about 10 percent of students receive an arts scholarship. The model produces well-rounded students and a sense of community.
Academic Success Tip: Promote LGBTQ+ Safety and Inclusion in the Field
A paper led by an Earlham College professor of biology and environmental sustainability offers best practices in LGBTQ+ inclusion in field science work.
A Brutal Critique of AP Courses
New book, Shortchanged, says the program hurts students and the values of the liberal arts.
Professors Can Make a Difference in Promoting Students’ Success
How can professors support students, beyond engaging them in more active learning? Our infographic offers six ideas.