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New Presidents and Provosts: Baptist U of Health Sciences, College of Staten Island, DeSales U, Manhattanville College, Presbyterian College, Trine U, U of Nebraska-Lincoln
Success Program Launch: Promoting Belonging in Econ, Business
To boost retention and persistence among minority business and economics students, the University of California San Diego launched a peer mentoring program, among other support services. The first year benefited 20 mentees.
Historians Back Ousted Center of the American West Director
Rental Increases are Slowing Down—Except in Student Housing
Rental prices for off-campus purpose-built student housing are growing faster than rents for other nearby units. At institutions already short on housing, students are really feeling the squeeze.
Problems With Law School Test Frustrate Thousands
Staffing shortages and software issues at a vendor cause headaches for would-be law students taking the LSAT.
Academic Success Tip: Add Syllabus Reading Assignments
Teaching students to read, reference and remember a course syllabus can be a challenge for many professors. Here are three strategies to encourage students to engage with their syllabus.
New on the Job: Hung-Tao (Michael) Chen, Kennesaw State University
The inaugural associate dean for student success and engagement for Kennesaw’s Norman J. Radow college of humanities and social sciences shares his background, values and goals for his role.
Legislating an End to Legacy Preferences
A wave of bills targeting alumni preferences is building across state houses and in Congress. Has the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban paved the way for their success?