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Education Department Urged to Investigate Harvard's Legacy Admissions
Move comes in wake of Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.
He Called an Association a ‘Woke Joke.’ He Lost His Retaliation Claim.
A North Carolina State University professor alleged retaliation for, among other things, his calling the Association for the Study of Higher Education a “Woke Joke.” A 2–1 court decision rejected his claims.
New on the Job: Jennifer Baszile, California State University
As the inaugural associate vice president for student success and inclusive excellence, Jennifer Baszile oversees the creation, implementation and measurement of student-focused initiatives and programs across 23 Cal State institutions.
Brandeis President Apologizes for Ad
Orthodox Jews did not appreciate the university's attempt at humor.
When Merger or Consolidation Plans Don’t Align
A debate in Wisconsin over the possibility of merging a two-year state institution with a two-year technical college highlights questions of realignment faced by public college systems across the country.
Academic Alerts Are a Mixed Bag For Students
Lots of institutions have systems for informing students of their performance in class. New research indicates the positive effects of these “nudges” dwindle over the course of a semester.