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‘Unicorns’ in Uncertain Times
At a time when many women’s colleges are struggling to remain viable—and, some might argue, relevant—the colleges’ leaders and students have no doubt the institutions are needed.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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.
A Holistic Approach to Transferring Credits
Institutions have long sought to improve the credit transfer process. A new report from Ithaka S+R outlines strategies to help students earn credit for all types of higher learning.
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...
Is Nonprofit Overhead a Need or Greed?
Nonprofit organizations can struggle with spending issues in myriad ways. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Kansas’ Hala Altamimi...
Pushed Out
U of Texas Southwestern Medical Center settled a long-running lawsuit from a professor who alleged discrimination on the basis of age and sex. What does the case say about conditions for older female academics?
New Presidents or Provosts: East Stroudsburg U of Pa., Elon U, Florida International U, Sherman College of Chiropractic, Southeast New Mexico College, Spring Hill College
Kevin Beardmore, vice president of student affairs at Owensboro Community and Technical College, in Kentucky, has been appointed president of...