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The Beating Heart of Gen Ed
Critical thinking skills should be placed at the center of general education programs, Louis E. Newman writes.
New Academic Freedom Principles Open Door to Outside Intervention
The Princeton Principles—endorsed by a program and some professors at the university, but not Princeton itself—say off-campus actors “should become involved” in some instances.
Arkansas Tech President, on Medical Leave, Is Fired
Michigan State Suspends Football Coach Amid Charges of Sexual Harassment
Florida System Adopts the Classic Learning Test
The State University System of Florida’s Board of Governors voted to accept the SAT alternative in state Republicans’ latest rebuke of academic norms.
Campus Engagement Tip: Promote Effective Club Leadership Models
To promote student participation, higher education practitioners can encourage well-organized student programming groups to carry on traditions and maintain a defined mission.
Oregon State, Washington State Sue Over Control of Pac-12
Two remaining members of the historic conference say they, not their departing peers, should decide its future. And where are the adults in the room, Oregon State’s leader asks.
Academic Success Tip: Use Pop Culture Metaphors to Aid Student Interests
Ohio State professors use superheroes to make human anatomy courses more interesting to students, increasing their motivation and understanding of the material.