Faculty

Which colleges and universities are producing the most Fulbright award winners?

Colleges and universities churning out a high rate of Fulbright scholarship winners also enjoy the opportunity of connecting their institution to a network of countries abroad.

Faculty—not just students—are stressed out and considering leaving, per survey

Students' sustained mental health issues, among other job pressures, are feeding faculty and staff stress and anxiety, according to TimelyCare. 

Trends 2024: Which universities will place greater emphasis on critical thinking?

Colleges racing to evolve their academic programs may be overlooking critical thinking, an essential skill students need to survive an ever-shifting marketplace driven by employer expectations and evolving tech trends.

‘Overworked, undercompensated, devalued’: Contingent faculty face tight salaries and job insecurity, report

The American Federation of Teachers has found that more than a quarter of contingent faculty (28%) make below the federal poverty line for a family of four annually.

How proper learning and exposure to AI can win over even your most cautious faculty

Course Hero's Sean Michael Morris sees the trend of cautious leaders as a result of a timeless truism: We fear what we don't know. The antidote? Unlocking their confidence with informed training.

Study: Tenured female faculty more likely to quit due to feeling “pushed out”

The authors of the study, published on ScienceAdvances, believe the evidence suggests higher education's current workplace climate possesses "dysfunctional leadership" and lends itself toward harassment and discrimination.

Us against the world: How are higher ed’s latest trends impacting the U.S. and Canada?

Instructure's latest report discovered that U.S. and Canadian students are behind in adopting AI and are the most afflicted by mental health concerns, among other findings.

Report: Faculty development courses raise educator and student achievement

Educators enrolled in a faculty development course experienced a resounding growth in their confidence as an effective educator, and students benefited as a result.

Boosting employee job satisfaction may be simpler than you think, report shows

Your institution can increase job satisfaction, create a better workplace environment and increase retention without simply having to dip into the bank, according to CUPA-HR's 2023 Higher Education Employee Retention Survey (ERS).

Are professors too soft on grading? Survey says 8 in 10 give in to ‘grade grubbing’

Nearly a fifth gave into student demands to due to fear of retribution, according to Inteligent's survey of 288 educators.

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