It’s Time to Reassess Course Assessments
At the end of a semester, student feedback can be too little, too late. Make your evaluations more effective this mid-term.
How College Records Are Engendering Inclusivity
Gender non-conforming students and faculty members report feeling empowered when college rosters include gender non-specific pronouns.
Training in the Humanities Gives Competitive Edge
Across industries, the most desirable job candidates possess some liberal arts-based skills like communication and problem-solving.
How to Make Sure Your Video Interview Is Virtually Perfect
Lights, camera, and action items all candidates should know before they make their small- screen debut in front of the hiring committee.
We Need to Pay Attention to Spending for Higher Ed
State support for public universities and colleges remains a low priority for Americans because most don’t know that funding is shrinking.
As We Head for Progress, Humanistic Minds Will Be Vital
A University of California, Irvine dean lays out four ways the humanities will help us create and manage change in our world in the future.
University of Oregon Grants Importance of the Humanities
The university president has tapped into discretionary donor funds to create awards that support productive arts and humanities faculty members.
How to Feature News Literacy in Your Next Lesson
In order to teach students how to critically evaluate sources, we need to reflect on motivated reasoning—including our own.
The Liberal Arts Have a Bad Rap, for Bad Reason
Shifting the measures from cost and future income to available aid and economic mobility, liberal arts education looks like a better deal.
The Bias in Borrowing for College
African Americans carry higher levels of higher education debt than other groups, aggravating inequities they already face during and after school.
