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Ohio lawmaker removes strike ban from higher ed overhaul bill
The updated legislation still contains a wide-reaching DEI ban and would create a post-tenure review process.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 2, 2023 -
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Cal State faculty union inches closer to strike
The California Faculty Association said it remains far apart from the university system on pay, parental leave and other policies.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 2, 2023 -
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UW-Platteville will cut 111 positions — 12% of its workforce
The job reductions come as the Universities of Wisconsin system grapples with declining enrollment and budget shortfalls.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 26, 2023 -
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Sponsored by SkeddaUniversities bring order to chaos by scrapping old spreadsheets for new space management tech
Columbia and Cornell College simplify room and desk reservations and bring order to everyday tasks by improving their space management.
Oct. 23, 2023 -
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Republican lawmakers skip raises for Wisconsin university employees in DEI fight
The state's Legislature has waged a protracted battle against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at college campuses.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 18, 2023 -
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Cal State reaches tentative agreement with employee union
The California State University Employees Union is encouraging its members to vote in favor of the deal, but another union is moving closer to a strike.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 13, 2023 -
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Vermont State unveils faculty buyout plan in hopes of avoiding layoffs
Employees who take the deal will receive additional compensation equal to half their current salary at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 10, 2023 -
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Sponsored by CengageFaculty satisfaction is on the rise despite ongoing challenges
Faculty are working through lasting impacts from COVID and the rise of AI. Read the findings of our latest survey of over 1,000 professors.
By Kim Russell, Vice President of Research, Cengage • Sept. 25, 2023 -
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WVU to reduce library budget by up to $800K
The recommendations come less than a week after the flagship university's board cut 28 degree programs and about 140 faculty positions.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 20, 2023 -
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Why one community college outsourced its adjunct faculty
Northwestern Michigan College’s adjuncts will be employees of Edustaff, an unusual higher ed staffing model meant to cut costs.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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WVU board approves dramatic academic cuts to address $45M deficit
West Virginia University will cut 28 degrees and lay off 140 faculty over the objections of students, faculty and alumni.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 15, 2023 -
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Deep DiveOhio Republicans to push revised bill limiting college DEI and faculty strikes
The author of the far-reaching proposal is optimistic it will pass the House, despite strong pushback from faculty groups and unions.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 13, 2023 -
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Is the political climate in southern states driving a faculty exodus?
One-third of faculty in Florida, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina said they would pursue out-of-state jobs in the coming year, AAUP found.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 8, 2023 -
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2 more University of Wisconsin campuses weigh layoffs and furloughs
UW-Parkside and UW-Platteville warned employees Monday of possible cost-cutting measures as the system faces budget woes and enrollment declines.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 23, 2023 -
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University of Michigan offers striking graduate employees ‘last, best and final’ deal
The graduate student union could ratify the proposal as early as this week.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 21, 2023 -
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Climate group calls on colleges to cut ties with fossil fuel lobbyists
In 2022, more than 150 higher education institutions employed lobbyists who also worked for these companies, F Minus found.
By Lilah Burke • July 7, 2023 -
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Skidmore College free to fire manager after bias complaint revealed performance problems, appeals court rules
The employer discovered performance problems during an investigation into her own bias complaint, the 2nd Circuit said.
By Laurel Kalser • July 6, 2023 -
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Teacher retirement fund TIAA hit by MOVEit breach
The financial services firm serves over 5 million clients across the world in academic, government and other nonprofit fields.
By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2023 -
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‘Unrelenting demands and stressors’: College leaders discuss mental health in academia
Johns Hopkins University held its workplace well-being summit Tuesday, focusing on graduate students and faculty.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 28, 2023 -
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West Virginia University cuts $7M in staff amid budget crunch
The public flagship’s governing board also raised tuition by 3%, part of a strategy to correct an estimated $45 million deficit.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 26, 2023
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