Academic Affairs

Hiring faculty? Why these 6 college leaders say equitable policies are key

Before job candidates even arrive for interviews, it is vital to have measures in place to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion.

Howard adjunct faculty ready to strike over unfair pay practices

Several hundred instructors plan to walk out next week if their demands aren’t met by administrators.

Done with COVID? Fed up with ongoing absences, one university is making big changes

In a nod to frustrated faculty, the University of Oregon is giving them more power as pandemic numbers improve.

The 4 big trends edX founder says will shape learning in higher education

Anant Agarwal, MIT professor and now 2U education leader, says it is time for institutions to scale up and deliver online.

How shared leadership has worked at 3 universities and how it can help your college

A cross-department embrace of decision-making can boost trust and cohesion on campus while breaking down silos.

With academic freedom under attack, how does the U.S. stack up vs. other nations?

Gag orders and recent tenure cases in two states show that higher education is not immune from free speech issues.

How a state university became a national model for COVID-19 response

Rutgers leaders unveil how they handled the nuances of the pandemic and some of the lessons they learned over the past two years.

House-approved $400 Pell Grant boost is ‘significant’ but falls short of hopes

Higher education advocates are still seeking a doubling of maximum awards, or getting closer to Biden's $2,000 proposal.

High Point University announces massive $400 million academic expansion

Three donors pledge a total of $100 million to help launch new facilities, student residences and library.

‘Worst fears’: What 5 college leaders are saying about Russia’s attacks on Ukraine

One Vermont student decides to forego her study abroad trip, opting to remain in Ukraine with her family.

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