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In Austin, Alleged Threats for Criticizing DEI
An associate professor who has denounced his university’s approaches to a slew of progressive issues is alleging his own “viewpoint diversity” is being threatened.
Illuminating Dark Fishing Vessels at Sea: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Heather Welch, project scientist at the University of California, Santa Cruz, explores attempts to police...
Plan to Reduce Faculty Workload Delayed Indefinitely
A plan to reduce faculty workloads at Metropolitan State University of Denver, which had been expected to take effect in...
Psychological Impact of Smartphones in the College Classroom
Smartphones are everywhere, including the classroom. In today’s Academic Minute, New York Institute of Technology’s Melissa Huey examines how they...
‘Procrastination-Friendly’ Academe Needs More Deadlines
Some faculty members believe eliminating deadlines optimizes flexibility for students. But cognitive psychology research suggests that students fare better academically and personally under numerous short-term deadlines.
Temple Demands Strikers Pay for Tuition, Health Care
The university has ended striking graduate student workers’ health coverage and, in what the AFT calls an “unprecedented” move, is demanding they pay tuition, too. Temple says over 80 percent of the local union members aren’t striking.
New Presidents or Provosts: Arkansas Baptist College, Colorado State U Global, Harris-Stowe State U, Illinois Valley CC, Ramapo College, Slippery Rock U, State U of New York–Oneonta, Virginia CC System
David Doré, president of campuses and executive vice chancellor for student experience and workforce development at Pima Community College, in...
Survey Details Obstacles to Black Student Attainment
Black college students have lower six-year college completion rates than any other demographic. A new survey found that cost and discrimination are largely to blame.