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U of Calif. Academic Workers Reach Deal; Strike Continues
Postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers across the University of California system reached tentative contract deals Tuesday, 15 days into an...
Stephen F. Austin Board Wants to Join U of Texas System
One of Texas’ two independent universities is ready to join the University of Texas system—a move that officials say will...
Higher Ed Groups Push for Permanent DACA Fix
A host of higher education associations, institutional leaders and advocates are calling on Congress to pass legislation this year to...
Teaching Advice for Grad Students
If you’re to begin teaching soon and have received little (or no) instruction, how can you prepare so your experience isn’t demoralizing? Aeron Haynie and Stephanie Spong offer suggestions.
Report: Progress on College Completion Rates Stalls
A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows that college completion rates have stagnated, with 62.3 percent...
Edward Waters U Shuts Down Faculty Union
Edward Waters University, a historically Black university in Florida, has ended recognition of its faculty union, The Tributary reported. The...
Why I Enrolled in Developmental Math
Ashley Flood writes of enrolling in a developmental math course and convening a study group to help students who had failed before find success.
Deficiency Mind-Set Bedevils Developmental Math
Colleges should design pathways to meet students’ different preparation levels and goals rather than foist algebra on everyone in the name of numeracy, Ben Weng writes.