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Paying for Their Own Safety
Want students to mask up in class? The University of Texas at Austin has an idea: offer students nonacademic incentives of up to $50 to do so. The caveat? The university isn’t paying for any of it.
First-Year Students Struggled With Online Learning Last Year
New report finds most first-year students struggled to learn when the pandemic moved classes online -- in part because of limited access to technology and resources.
Upholding Rigor at Pandemic U
When it comes to assessing student performance, the fact is that some students may fail -- yes, even in a pandemic -- yet that doesn’t make the instructor a bad educator, writes Deborah J. Cohan.
Opinion
Updating the Trigger Warning in Contentious Times
With sexual assaults, racism and anxiety spiraling on college campuses, such warnings are needed now more than ever, argues Michael Bugeja.
Taking a Stand Cost Her a Job
Georgia State University fired an instructor who refused to teach in a classroom without a mask mandate.
New Programs: Music, Pharmacy and Nutrition, Themed Experience, Marine Policy, Global Health
Sacred Heart University is starting a B.A. in music. Samford University is starting a joint doctor of pharmacy and master...
New Programs: Music Industry Leadership, Sustainable Fashion, Cybersecurity
Berklee College of Music is starting its first bachelor of arts program (most students receive a bachelor's of music) in...
Opinion
Creating More Engaged Class Discussions
John J. Silvestro shares two strategies that he has found have reduced confusion and helped his students produce stronger work.