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Déjà Vu: An LSU Law Professor Who Discussed Trump in Class Faces Blowback
A faculty member says the university suspended him from teaching for a lecture that mentioned President Trump and criticized Louisiana governor Jeff Landry’s public calls to punish a colleague over similar allegations.
Teaching Well Is Harder Now
Reflecting on her first 20 years in the classroom, Rebecca Vidra identifies six key ways students and their needs have changed.
Study: Improving STEM Equity With Helpful Syllabus Content
An evaluation of introductory biology syllabi from just under 100 colleges and universities finds the syllabus is often focused primarily on content and less likely to offer evidence-based practices for academic success.
An Even Better Framing: The Student as Citizen
Not customers, and not clients, either—reclaiming a vision of students as citizens points to a way forward for higher ed, Christine M. Nowik writes.
Making Class Participation Grades Meaningful
Benjamin Rifkin calls for incentivizing preparation for class discussions and making expectations for student engagement more transparent.
Professor Says College Fired Him for Telling 3 Students U.S. Is Fascist After Election
The tenured faculty member said Millsaps College argued that his email could be misconstrued as speaking on behalf of the institution. He’s appealing to the board.
Study: 6 Behavioral Changes Affect Student Retention, Morale on College Campuses
A recent study from the Community College Research Center finds establishing best practices and championing them among professors can impact student outcomes and faculty engagement and create a more positive environment.
