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U of Washington Faculty Search Weighed Race Inappropriately
A psychology department hiring committee re-ranked finalists to hire a Black candidate over a white person originally rated No. 1, violating policy, a report concludes.
Vermont State to Cut Fewer Faculty Positions Than Planned
‘Narcissistic’ Presidents Linked to Declining University Performance
Hiring committees should “measure the egotism of candidates” for the roles, say researchers who compared leaders’ traits and institutional outcomes.
Instructure to Buy Parchment, a Credentialing Platform
Report: Young People Want to Get to Work Sooner
Nondegree pathways are growing in popularity among high school graduates. A new report reveals a gap between students’ knowledge of available opportunities beyond a four-year degree and their interest in skills-based learning.
Success Program Launch: Making College Pathways Visible for Rural High Schoolers
A community college in Montana is putting a new spin on dual enrollment by providing free one-credit course offerings to local high school students, with content aimed at preparing them for life after graduation.
Title IX Activists Reflect on Last Decade
Know Your IX’s transformation from online campaign to organization with a national network of student activists is a snapshot of how the movement to end campus sexual assault has evolved.
Universities Can’t Accommodate All the Computer Science Majors
High interest in the field has led to overcrowded classes and other issues. Now some institutions are adding requirements to help force students out of the major.