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Youngstown State Taps Controversial Congressman as President
Faculty and students are concerned about the confidential process used to hire Representative Bill Johnson, who has disputed the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
Academic Success Tip: Broaden Office Hours Across Disciplines
Rather than hosting office hours one-on-one in a faculty member’s office, Virginia Commonwealth University organizes gatherings for multiple faculty members in a common space, making the experience more welcoming to students.
St. Cloud State President to Exit Amid Tensions
Robbyn Wacker is set to leave office next year after a tenure marked by enrollment challenges, deep job cuts and clashes with faculty.
Positive Partnership: Graduate Students Provide Well-Being Coaching in Res Halls
The School of Social Work partnered with Carolina Housing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to provide wellness care to residential undergraduate students.
Taking Perspective: Reducing Prejudice in Politics: Academic Minute
Biden Administration to Take Another Swing at Accreditation Rules
Negotiations next spring will address state authorization and the definition of distance education but won’t consider use of third-party servicers.
Recruiting to Campuses Far, Far Away
Demographic shifts and funding woes have led a diverse and growing array of colleges to hire recruiters who live and work hundreds of miles from campus. Is it worth it?
Professor Says Spelman Raised Students’ Grades, Fired Him
Former tenure-track faculty member says the college inflated students’ grades and axed him after he complained. Some say that violates academic freedom.