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Cultural Centers Meet Academic Services
Universities are seeking ways to improve educational outcomes for minority students. At UC Davis, that means creating identity-based centers that are also hubs for academic and mental health support.
Private University Offers Increased Access to an Associate Degree
The Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas, approaching its seventh year, provides low-income and underrepresented students with access and holistic support to earn a two-year degree.
Academic Success Tip: Labs Promote Better Student Discussion Boards
Online course instructors can improve students’ confidence and skills in posting on discussion boards by teaching them key skills in short training sessions.
Houghton Fires 2 Employees Who Included Pronouns in Emails
Houghton College, in New York, fired two employees who included their pronouns in their emails, The New York Times reported...
Professor on Leave for Distributing Anti-Trans Chocolate Bars
A professor at Madera Community College in California was reportedly suspended for handing out chocolate bars with packaging that mocked...
Modern Methods to Detect Fake Chinese Liquor: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Neil Fitzgerald, professor of chemistry and associate dean of science at Marist College, explores why...
UC Working Group to Explore Undocumented Student Employment
The University of California’s Board of Regents has created a working group to explore the possibility of allowing undocumented students...
State Report Blames Leaders for Financial Issues at N.J. City U
A report from the New Jersey state comptroller found that inadequate budget processes and a lack of board oversight led to a fiscal crisis at New Jersey City University.