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Research shows deep class and wealth divisions between faculty and broader society. Can colleges change that?
Amid worries that faculty backgrounds limit what gets taught and researched, some critics say upper-class faculty are a feature of the system, not a bug.
By James Anderson • Nov. 28, 2022 -
How to use a closed college campus? Marylhurst’s answer: Affordable, efficient housing.
The site of the former Marylhurst University, in Oregon, will be home to a building with 100 affordable apartment units.
By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 22, 2022 -
Stanford, Michigan, Duke, Northwestern law schools join wave swearing off U.S. News rankings
Nine of the top 15 law schools have now said they won't submit data, even though U.S. News has promised to keep ranking all accredited law schools.
By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 21, 2022 -
More law schools reject U.S. News list, but publication pledges to keep ranking ‘regardless of whether schools agree’
Berkeley, Columbia and Georgetown law schools joined a roster of institutions rejecting the rankings that started Wednesday with Yale and Harvard.
By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 18, 2022 -
Poor flexible work designs may drive turnover
Employers are struggling to ensure flexible work policies are applied equitably across organizations, a Unit4 survey said.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 18, 2022 -
How library collections can help colleges diversify
Academic libraries can lead institution-wide DEI goals through material acquisition and improved accessibility, according to a new report.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 16, 2022 -
48,000 University of California academic workers go on strike
Graduate students, teaching assistants and postdocs are demanding better pay and benefits in what they call the largest strike ever at an academic institution.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 14, 2022 -
Opinion // Merger Watch
Mergers in higher education are global. Here are lessons for US colleges.
A university's size matters — mergers can boost competitiveness and student value, although they require the unwavering support of institutional leaders.
By Ricardo Azziz • Nov. 14, 2022 -
Q&A
How higher ed can engage veterans — from a university president who is a veteran
Identify how veterans differ from traditional students and support them accordingly, says the president of the University of Montana.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 11, 2022 -
US Sen. Ben Sasse wins final OK to become next University of Florida president
The state system governing body confirmed the Nebraska Republican despite student and faculty objections over his legislative record.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 9, 2022 -
College presidential searches still favor White candidates, report says
Different search firm practices, hiring processes and job descriptions can change an exclusionary status quo, says the College Futures Foundation.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 8, 2022 -
Opinion
It takes all of us — college presidents, faculty and students — to cultivate a culture of free speech on campus
Two college students lay out steps to make campuses a place to stretch minds and encourage freedom of expression without fear of reprisal.
By Megan Bahr and Cheyanne Rider • Nov. 7, 2022 -
Deep Dive
Women’s colleges are going co-ed to survive. Does it threaten their missions?
The number of women's colleges has dwindled, raising questions about the best way to adapt to a changing enrollment and social climate.
By Lilah Burke • Nov. 7, 2022 -
How the ‘modern registrar’ influences campus affairs
Student engagement and enrollment management are key job elements, finds American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers polling.
By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 3, 2022 -
Years after their stormy departures, former UNC system heads return to review its governance
North Carolina’s governor named Margaret Spellings and Tom Ross to a group that will probe system boards amid accusations of political meddling.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 2, 2022 -
University of Florida board advances Sen. Ben Sasse’s bid to be institution’s next president
The Nebraska Republican faces an uphill battle winning over the public flagship campus after students protested his selection.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 1, 2022 -
University of Florida faculty senate votes no confidence in presidential selection process that landed Sen. Ben Sasse
Sasse, a Republican and sole finalist, had been greeted with student protesters and complaints of his record as a legislator.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 28, 2022 -
University of Minnesota board’s vice chair gives up leadership role after suggesting campus is ‘too diverse’
Steve Sviggum drew backlash by questioning the makeup of the system’s Morris campus at a board meeting earlier this month.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 26, 2022 -
Opinion
5 things colleges can do to help save the planet from climate change
A strategy consultant explores ways colleges can improve sustainability.
By Anthony Knerr • Oct. 24, 2022 -
Q&A
How a “magical alignment” let one university quickly launch widespread student equity measures
Northern Arizona University developed and launched an initiative that broke down its biggest obstacles for student access — in eight months.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 21, 2022 -
Opinion
After-action reviews can work for higher education
An administrator at the University of North Texas Health Science Center says a process that started with the U.S. Army can help colleges manage change.
By Brendan Kelly • Oct. 17, 2022 -
How college leaders can create a culture shift to stop burnout
Competitive pay and work schedules are important to attracting and retaining employees, according to a new ACE report. But so is valuing employees' time.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 14, 2022 -
Q&A
Can higher education really be redesigned to connect learners and the workforce?
Education Design Lab's CEO talks about the nonprofit's work, including what it calls human-centered design.
By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 14, 2022 -
Retrieved from YouTube on October 13, 2022
Michigan State president resigns, saying he lost confidence in trustees
Some governing board members tried to oust Dr. Samuel Stanley before his contract expired in 2024 over alleged bungling of sexual misconduct reports.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Oct. 13, 2022 -
Michigan State faculty senate votes no confidence in trustees for alleged overreach
The handling of Title IX complaints continues to escalate tensions between the academic branch of the public institution and its governing board.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 12, 2022