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Advice | Working Better
Performance Reviews Don’t Have to Be Miserable

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Teaching Evaluations Are Undermining Academic Integrity

By Mohan Rao April 24, 2026
We should not let satisfaction scores erode rigor.
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The Four Paths to Enrollment Growth

By Stefanie D. Niles April 22, 2026
When the status quo becomes unsustainable, taking risks is necessary.
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Is Your Campus Accessible?

By Kelly Field April 17, 2026
Meet federal regulations and open the physical and digital terrain to all.
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Higher Ed Has a Workload Problem

By Kevin R. McClure April 7, 2026
Many colleges have unrealistic expectations for their employees. Here’s what to do about it.
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When Faculty Stop Showing Up

By David DeMatthews March 20, 2026
Faculty disengagement is reshaping campus life, one closed door at a time.
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How to Prepare for When ICE Shows Up on Campus

By Dan Berger, Stephen Yale-Loehr March 19, 2026
Here’s what you should be doing right now.
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What Department Chairs Should Know About Civil-Rights Investigations

By Alex Pollack February 3, 2026
Some tips for navigating difficult situations.
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5 Ways Colleges Can Boost Graduation Rates

By Elizabeth H. Bradley January 9, 2026
It never works if it’s only desired by the faculty. It never works if it’s only driven by an edict from the administration. It works when you meet in the middle.
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Feeling Depleted? A Guide to Faculty Renewal

By Sarah Rose Cavanagh, Jennifer Herman January 7, 2026
How to reconnect with purpose to what brought you into this profession.
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Colleges Must Help Professors Reimagine Assessment. Here’s How.

By Michelle D. Miller December 17, 2025
In evaluating student work, the risks of getting AI wrong are real, but so are the rewards of getting it right.
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