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Faculty Diversity Fell in Time of Crisis
New study looks back to find that faculty diversity took a hit in terms of tenure-track hires during and after the Great Recession. Study also looks ahead to warn that the same thing could happen during and after COVID-19.
The Week in Admissions News
State admissions test rejected in California; NCAA panel says standardized tests shouldn’t be required; new ranking by U.S. News; health centers in high demand; veto in California.
Capital Campaign Watch: Delaware, Kalamazoo, Piedmont Virginia CC, Southern Arkansas, Texas State University
Starting Off Kalamazoo College has started a campaign to raise $150 million by 2023. It has already raised $108 million...
4-Year Degrees for California’s 2-Year Colleges
Community college leaders celebrated new legislation allowing their institutions to offer more four-year degrees. The measure is also a win for the national community college baccalaureate movement.
Department to Hold Loan Servicers to Higher Standards
The Department of Education is planning to increase its oversight of six loan servicing companies, beginning next year, by including...
U of California Faculty Panel Nixes Alternate Test
A faculty committee studying whether the University of California system should use a state exam in admissions has given the...
Professor Questions Indiana University Presidential Search
An Indiana University professor recently questioned the process by which Pamela Whitten, the new president of the university, was selected...
Academic Minute: Climate Change for California’s Ecosystems
Today on the Academic Minute, a Student Spotlight during University of California, Irvine, Week: Shane Coffield, a Ph.D. candidate in...