California community college officials will grade employees on diversity ‘competencies’
California Community Colleges will now grade its employees on how well they promote “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility.” Read more
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Can Free College Plug a Leaky Workforce Pipeline?
Maine started a temporary free college program to entice high school graduates affected by the pandemic to enroll in community colleges. Read more
Why 50% of Gen Z students say they see less value in college degrees
A new survey from ECMC and Vice Media questions just how well colleges can prepare them for the future. Read more
China’s higher education progress in last 10 years
China has made great strides in higher education reform and development over the past 10 years. Here are some highlights. Read more
Why are books on the English school curriculum still in the grip of straight, white men?
Classic books play a vital role, but children in diverse societies need a broader range to learn about themselves and the world Read more
Spotting the Warning Signs
At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, training simulations help students, faculty and staff learn how to intervene effectively when they spot a student in distress. Data show it’s working. Read more
Penn siblings accused of plagiarizing six research papers
Two Ivy League students face plagiarism allegations according to a petition that has accumulated over 5,500 signatures as of June 7. Read more
Why Notre Dame is boldly pushing ahead on blend of live and remote learning
Intent on the in-person experience, the university is finding value by mixing asynchronous components on campus. Read more
Taser abandons plans to build stun gun-equipped drones for schools
Axon, the company formerly known as Taser, has abandoned plans to build a stun gun-equipped drone intended for deployment in schools after an “exodus” of resignations from its internal ethics board. Read more
Teaching in Spanish to Expand a University’s Reach
University of St. Thomas Houston plans to launch a new associate degree program taught entirely in Spanish. Read more
