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Student Wellness Tip: Add Syllabus Policy on Mental Health Days
College students want their professors to have formal policies on mental health days. Here are some examples of syllabus language faculty members can use.
‘Red Wedding’: Storied Stanford Creative Writing Program Laying Off Lecturers
The university says creative writing faculty recommended returning its Jones Lectureships to their “original intent” as short-term teaching appointments for talented writers. A lecturer of 20 years said he thinks there’s a “peasants and lords issue” in the program.
Ben Sasse Will Keep $1M Salary Until 2028
Former University of Florida president Ben Sasse will keep his annual $1.04 million salary through 2028, The Tampa Bay Times...
Can Professors Get STEM Students to Vote?
STEM students vote at lower rates than college students over all. Experts say that connecting their course material to what’s on the ballot can help.
State AGs Warn Brown on Looming Divestment Vote
Two dozen state attorneys general have cautioned Brown University against divesting from Israel ahead of an October vote by the...
New Sweet Briar Policy Bars Transgender Students
The Virginia women’s college made the change to comport with its founding documents, creating a stricter gender admissions policy than many of its peers.
Australia Caps International Student Enrollment
Australia will limit how many international students it accepts in an effort to reduce migration to pre-pandemic levels, the BBC...
Education Department Outlines Plan for FAFSA Testing
The Education Department will partner with community-based organizations, high schools, colleges and states to recruit students who’ll test the Free...