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Tenure Extensions Were Popular Amid the Pandemic. That May Not Be Good.
Colleges gave tenure candidates more time due to COVID-19. Women, who may be more likely to fall behind due to extensions, reported more disruption to their research than men.
Why Did the Cal State Strike End After Just 1 Day?
California State University’s systemwide strike quickly ended with a tentative agreement. Some faculty members are urging a no vote on what union leaders say is an “excellent” deal.
British Scholar Accused of Transphobia Wins Harassment Case
A British employment tribunal ruled Monday that the Open University didn’t properly protect one of its professors from “harassment” that...
How Many Casualties Would a Plagiarism War Produce?
If conservatives and liberals start scouring their opponents’ academic publications for stolen ideas or phrases, nobody—even plagiarism experts—knows how much grist they will find.
Louisiana Lawmaker Requests Info on Foreign Faculty Members
A Louisiana state legislator asked his state for information on faculty members at Louisiana public institutions who hold green cards...
California Judge Tosses Faculty DEI Statement Lawsuit
A federal judge for the Northern District of California threw out a lawsuit against the University of California, Santa Cruz...
Report: Little Movement on Pay Equity in Higher Ed
A new report from College and University Professional Association for Human Resources released Thursday finds a lack of “meaningful progress”...
University of Utah Ends Diversity Statements in Hiring
The University of Utah will no longer use diversity statements in hiring, The Salt Lake Tribune reported. The paper shared...