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Veterans’ Studies Gains Traction as Emerging Field
As more colleges focus on recruiting military veterans, proponents of this nascent academic discipline want to promote academic inquiry about veterans.
Academic Success Tip: Promoting Affordable Course Materials
Gettysburg College librarians are spearheading efforts to lower out-of-pocket course materials costs for learners by organizing faculty workshops and student surveys.
Student Wellness Tip: Create Mental Health Day Reflections
Excused absences for mental health days are growing more common for K-12 learners, but most institutions of higher education don’t allow the same flexibility. One professor shares how he offers—and holds students accountable for—mental health breaks.
Tackling the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in the Classroom
Professors who teach about the Middle East report increased interest in their spring courses—though not necessarily from the biggest activists on campus.
Howard U Investigates Social Media Video Taken by Trespassers
University of North Dakota Plans to Return Tribal Remains
Academic Success Tip: Investing in Students Personally, Professionally
A professor provides six ways instructors can build relationships with their students to promote engagement and persistence.