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Researchers Find Exam Answers for Half Their Modules on Chegg
Australian scholars say improving response times make website “an appealing tool” for cheating, but findings are disputed.
Higher Ed Unionization Has Surged Since 2012, Bucking U.S. Labor Trends
The number of unionized grad-student workers more than doubled in just over a decade, according to a new report on higher education labor. Most of the growth came at private institutions, where faculty unionization has also spiked.
In Defense of the AAUP’s Statement on Boycotts
John K. Wilson opposes academic boycotts but supports the AAUP’s controversial new statement nevertheless.
Success Program Launch: A Research Fellowship for Business Students
A new experiential learning initiative at Georgia State promotes research skills, critical thinking and innovation for students majoring in business.
‘In Pursuit’: The Power of Epistemic Humility
Elizabeth H. Bradley and Jonathon S. Kahn ask if the breakdown of dialogue on campus is in part a reflection of how we teach.
‘Red Wedding’: Storied Stanford Creative Writing Program Laying Off Lecturers
The university says creative writing faculty recommended returning its Jones Lectureships to their “original intent” as short-term teaching appointments for talented writers. A lecturer of 20 years said he thinks there’s a “peasants and lords issue” in the program.
U of Miami Professor Apologizes for Wearing Palestine Sash
Academic Associations Face Critique for Political Statements
A new report from AEI adds to a growing wave of conservative criticism suggesting that academe should avoid taking a stance on contentious issues.