Women participate less in bigger science classes, study finds
Universities urged to reconsider use of large introductory lectures
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Prof calls to get rid of grades because they are ‘capitalism in action’
New School professor Richard Wolff is known for his outspoken views against capitalism.
Informal learning spaces grow more formal
How to add comfort and technology to spots where students work
American Bar Association mulls campus sex rules for criminal code
On college campuses, accused students often must prove they obtained “affirmative consent” from their partners before and throughout sexual activity. In a few states, it’s the law for college students.
Journal’s plan to review preprints aims to kill ‘desk rejects’
eLife editor says radical shift would help readers judge the real value of research, not just where it is published
American University official says it plans to mandate use of preferred pronouns
American University’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion would like to require faculty to address students by their “chosen name and pronouns,” so as to make transgender, genderqueer and gender non-conforming students feel welcome.
Journalism prof: ‘I’m sick to death of the Second Amendment…’
An Arizona State University professor tweeted in the wake of two deadly mass shootings that he is "sick to death of the Second Amendment."
Baltimore universities struggle to help as Trump attacks city
Decades of racial division hindering academia’s ability to alleviate poverty
Remedial Education Fixes Won’t Cure Completion Crisis
Even Tennessee's promising remedial math reform does little to boost college completion, new study finds, calling for more effective models as part of suite of student success efforts.
Rewriting the Rules for Accreditors
Many regulatory changes sought by the Trump administration in an accreditation overhaul reflect shortcomings found at for-profit accreditor restored by Betsy DeVos.
