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Universities Hit Back Against Proposed Online Attendance Policy
Proposed federal regulations have institutions and higher ed groups worried about time and financial burdens.
Student Wellness Tip: Supporting Spiritual Wellness
For students looking for meaning in their lives, colleges and universities can encourage purposeful living. Here are six ideas for raising up faith and spiritual aspects of student wellness.
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.
Should Higher Ed Workers Have to Pay Dues to Unions That Criticize Israel?
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is representing, for free, Jewish academics who don’t want to support a pro-BDS labor organization. But the foundation is trying to score broader wins.
Survey: College Students Impacted by Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies
A new analysis from the Trevor Project found connections between students who reported their institution had policies that didn’t support LGBTQ+ students and poor mental health as well as negative experiences at their school.
Faculty Members Are Burned Out—and Technology Is Partly to Blame
A new report shows instructors feel like they’re always on the clock and that many believe the use of technology, in and out of the classroom, is pushing higher ed in the wrong direction.
Cost of Course Materials Impacts Student Success
Data from Bay View Analytics found the price of textbooks and other class materials has negatively impacted many students’ ability to enroll in courses or resulted in a nonpassing grade.
Academic Success Tip: Credit Predictor Tool Helps Award Credit for Prior Learning
Davenport University in Michigan added a feature to help current and potential students identify how their experiences outside of college apply to their degree programs. The tech tool serves as a tactic to expose students to credit for prior learning.