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THE UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE Raising Graduation Rates Takes a Culture Shift — and a Lot More By Beth McMurtrie Engineering a better college experience requires more than tinkering around the edges. ADVERTISEMENT BACKGROUNDER Have We Gotten Student Success Completely Backward? By Aaron Basko Instead of fretting over why their students might leave, colleges need to make sure each one has a good reason to stay. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING After a Fraught Semester, a University Wrestles With the Meaning of ‘Shared Governance’ By Isha Trivedi A graduate-student strike at Indiana University has divided faculty members and college leaders.
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BACKGROUNDER Shared Governance Was Eroding Before Covid-19. Now It’s a Landslide. By Megan Zahneis A report from the American Association of University Professors examines Covid-era decisions at eight institutions.
Virtual Events: Tune In Live LIBERAL-ARTS COLLEGES Higher Ed’s Digital Future: Liberal-Arts Colleges UPCOMING: June 21 | 2 p.m. ET: Liberal-arts colleges are facing an uncertain future as places of high-touch residential education in a world of digital learning. This forum will look at how to balance those priorities. With Support From Verizon. Register here. CONTINUING EDUCATION The Future of Lifelong Learning UPCOMING: June 22 | 2 p.m. ET: Covid has changed expectations in higher ed. In this forum, learn how college programs can serve students who have credits but no degree or who are studying to advance their careers. With Support From LinkedIn. Register here. ATHLETICS The Legacy of Title IX for College Athletics UPCOMING: June 23 | 2 p.m. ET: The passage of Title IX 50 years ago changed how we think about women and sports. In this forum, experts discuss how colleges can create equitable opportunities for female athletes. With Support From TIAA. Register here.
UPCOMING EVENT Join us August 2-19 for a virtual professional development program on overcoming the challenges of the department chair role and creating a strategic vision for individual and departmental growth. Reserve your spot now. Space is limited.
Views ADVICE Why Students Hate Group Projects (and How to Change That) By James M. Lang Too many faculty members assign ambitious team projects and then leave the students to their own devices.
SPONSOR CONTENT | Amazon Web Services, Inc. Solutions & Strategy: The Evolving Role of Tech Why University of Notre Dame was well-positioned for the digital disruption
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