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Professors Worry About ‘Digital Surveillance’ of Their Work
Union’s survey of academics elicits concerns that electronic systems that track teaching, grades and research productivity limit independence and well-being.
Faculty, Staff Turnover Rates See Post-Pandemic Decline
Dueling Narratives Emerge After Arrests at UVA
Police forcefully cleared an encampment at the University of Virginia after what officials describe as “aggressive” protester behavior. Videos cast doubts on those claims.
UC Berkeley Investigates Pro-Palestinian Dinner Protest Fracas
Study: Passionate, Self-Compassionate Professors Are Better Teachers
A research study found faculty members who demonstrate work passion and emotion regulation are more likely to be effective instructors and have greater work-life balance.
MIT Will Stop Asking Faculty Applicants for Diversity Statements
Student Wellness Tip: Incorporate Exercise Breaks Into Lecture Classes
Research shows exercise can help students refocus during long periods of learning. A new study finds it can be done in a practical way to benefit student attention and peer engagement.
How Accommodating Can (Should) I Be?
As colleges relax the rules to account for students’ real struggles, David Galef asks when accommodations may go too far.