After the state required post-tenure reviews, roughly one-fifth of the UF professors evaluated in the first round were either found lacking, decided to leave or chose to give up research—and likely their tenure with it. At Florida State, by contrast, all professors passed muster.
Colleges Balk at Federal Plan to Require Attendance Taking in Online Courses
The department says taking attendance will help ensure Title IV funds are used properly. Online-facing faculty said it will create a financial and time burden.
$237M Donation to Florida A&M Was ‘Fraudulent’
A third-party investigation of the historic donation to Florida A&M University from a mysterious donor finds the gift was worthless—and that the university’s now-resigned president pressured staff to move forward despite concerns.
Listen: Where Upward Transfer Fails and How Institutions Are Improving Processes
On the latest Voices of Student Success episode, hear about the state of upward transfer in the U.S., the opportunities to improve processes and how one college improved advising to support associate degree earners.
Report: Designing Online Courses for Students With Disabilities
Research from the Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice identifies six ways to improve accessibility in online education through intentional design principles.
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Farewell to the Cultural Center?
In the culture wars, university cultural centers are collateral damage, Jeremy C. Young writes.
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Not So Fast on Teaching AI ‘Skills’
Preparing students for the future means thinking deeply about the questions new technologies raise.
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What Could a Theologian Have to Say About Good Writing?
Just like those in other disciplines, we must persuade students of its value and help them cultivate ways to enhance clarity of expression and style, writes James Ball.
Ep. 127: Voices of Student Success: Breaking Down Barriers to Basic Needs Resources
Rising costs of living and increasing student housing rates have exacerbated college retention efforts as campus leaders look to tackle a rising concern: basic needs insecurity.
Ep. 126: Voices of Student Success: The Role of Belonging in Campus Conflict, Protests
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, colleges and universities have seen heightened tensions on campus as student protesters demand change from their administrators.
Ethan Webb of Mindsmith
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Ethan Webb, founder and CEO of Mindstream.
Linda Bonnar of Upstrive
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Linda Bonnar of Upstrive, an app aimed at measuring student well-being.
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