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‘Narcissistic’ Presidents Linked to Declining University Performance
Hiring committees should “measure the egotism of candidates” for the roles, say researchers who compared leaders’ traits and institutional outcomes.
Vermont State to Cut Fewer Faculty Positions Than Planned
Instructure to Buy Parchment, a Credentialing Platform
Young People Feel Meaningless. How Can Higher Ed Help?
A new study from Harvard found financial stress, world events and loneliness contribute to young adults’ poor mental health. Researchers offer three tactics to reassure and motivate students about their purpose in life.
Psychological Trauma’s Impact on Forensic Inpatient Obesity: Academic Minute
Report: Young People Want to Get to Work Sooner
Nondegree pathways are growing in popularity among high school graduates. A new report reveals a gap between students’ knowledge of available opportunities beyond a four-year degree and their interest in skills-based learning.
Success Program Launch: Making College Pathways Visible for Rural High Schoolers
A community college in Montana is putting a new spin on dual enrollment by providing free one-credit course offerings to local high school students, with content aimed at preparing them for life after graduation.
Universities Can’t Accommodate All the Computer Science Majors
High interest in the field has led to overcrowded classes and other issues. Now some institutions are adding requirements to help force students out of the major.