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Why Aren’t College Grads ‘Job-Ready’?
Patrick J. Casey argues that the reluctance to enforce deadlines and other workplace norms is not serving students well.
Funding Student Success: Boosting Undergrad Teaching Grants
Rice University promotes innovation among undergraduate faculty through a $60,000 annual grant.
Taylor & Francis AI Deal Sets ‘Worrying Precedent’ for Academic Publishing
The publisher didn’t give authors any notice before selling access to its data to Microsoft for $10 million. The agreement could improve academic research, but it further entrenches the predatory nature of academic publishing, experts say.
Trustee Lawsuit Illuminates Penn State Transparency Concerns
A trustee is suing the board for allegedly withholding financial data. His lawsuit echoes broad transparency concerns that have plagued Penn State for years.
The Academic Trumpists, Part 2
Scott McLemee concludes his review of David L. Swartz's study of pro-Trump academics.
The Unlikely Battle Over Research at the Olympic Games
Sports scientists are working with athletes to enhance performance and safeguarding ahead of this year’s Paris games, but on-the-ground research is a hotly debated subject.
These Professors Don’t Want Their ‘Antisemitic’ Union’s Representation
Six faculty members at the City University of New York have asked the Supreme Court to answer a question: Can employees completely sever themselves from a labor organization they object to?
Academic Success Tip: Continual Feedback for Student Assessment
As part of a larger ungrading initiative, one professor implemented a performance-review process for students to connect their classroom experiences to strengths, growth and skill development—while preparing them for review processes in future jobs.