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Five Actions to Address Inequities in Course Scheduling
Scheduling courses mainly during the day is not just an inefficient use of classroom space but also a barrier to equitable course availability, writes higher ed space planning consultant Chris Morett.
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Yes, Colleges Do Close
Many will soon—and leaders’ collective refusal to discuss this openly only makes things worse, John J. Smetanka writes.
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UT Austin’s Decision Is the One to Watch
The choice to reinstate a standardized test requirement speaks to how testing can be used to support student success, not just admission, Yoon S. Choi writes.
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In Defense of the Thoughtful Life
fsvScott McLemee reviews Svend Brinkmann’s Think: In Defense of the Thoughtful Life.
Assessment of Student Learning Is Broken
And generative AI is the thing that broke it, Zach Justus and Nik Janos write.
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All Eyes on Loneliness
The next step in addressing student mental health is to focus more on loneliness, Daniel Eisenberg, Joe Behen, Jan Collins Eaglin, Zainab Okolo and Jeremy Nobel write.
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This Year Isn’t Lost for FAFSA
FAFSA submissions are down significantly, but there’s time to close the gap, Bill DeBaun writes.
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All Hands on the FAFSA Deck
Colleges, government, high schools and community groups can find common purpose in encouraging FAFSA completion, Marvin Krislov writes.
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