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‘COVID Was the Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back’
William Paterson University says it’s saving the institution by cutting nearly 100 full-time professors over three years. Faculty members wonder what will be left to save.
‘There Is No College in COVID’
A new book featuring journal entries from first-year students at Oregon State University–Cascades reflecting on their transition to college during a global pandemic offers poignant, witty and sad takes on their unusual experience.
Students Missed Chance for $50 by Not Reading Syllabus
Kenyon Wilson, a professor of performing arts at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, decided to test students on something...
Appeals Court Reinstates Biden Vaccine Mandate
A federal appeals court reinstated a Biden administration rule requiring employees of large businesses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or...
Reflections on Fall Campus Connections
Normal? Not exactly—but academic, social and wellness realities this semester have pointed in a positive direction for many students.
COVID-19 Changes Plans for Next Semester
DePaul, Harvard and Stanford students won’t have in-person classes the first weeks of the semester; Penn State, UCLA and U of Southern California are considering such a move; Cornell has surge in infections; Bowie State, Towson and Tufts move finals online.
Opinion
8 Steps to Prepare for a Pandemic That’s Becoming Endemic
It’s time for colleges to rethink their plans for the spring semester, write David Wippman and Glenn C. Altschuler, who present a path that offers a balance between safety and normalcy.
Academic Minute: Career Success for Students With Disabilities
Today on the Academic Minute: Susan McKelvey, research assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, explores how to help students with...