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Advocating for Authenticity
Evan J. Walsh suggests reflective questions to ask of yourself—and your students—to bring about greater personal and professional fulfillment.
Professors Say Indiana U Has Stopped Enforcing Late-Night Protest Ban
The university implemented the curfew in August, after pro-Palestinian encampments. Protesters who’ve been purposefully violating it say IU has suddenly stopped, but a spokesperson says the policy hasn’t changed.
The AAUP’s New President Is Not Staying Neutral
Todd Wolfson is pushing the century-old American Association of University Professors to fight higher ed’s detractors and “organize every campus.” But critics say the venerable organization is straying from its roots.
U.S. Has Certified Unions for 50,000 Student Employees
National Labor Relations Board has approved dozens of bargaining units for housing and dining workers, in addition to teaching assistants.
Addressing Election Stress in the Workplace
Miranda Stratton St. Fleur, Shaila Kotadia and Matthew Griffith offer ideas for a trauma-informed approach to support employee well-being in an election year.
Letter From a Child-Free Cat Guy
Craig Wynne calls for adding childlessness—and childfree-ness—to DEI conversations.
Making Employment Agreements for Success
It’s more important than ever that faculty members be thoughtful about and understand the functions and limits of academic contracts, writes Peter F. Lake.
Burnout of Administrative Staff Risks ‘Destabilizing’ Colleges
Research study finds staff members are regularly overworked, resulting in unsustainable model.