Academe Today

Government

DeVos Outlines a Vision for Higher Education. But the Devil Remains in the Details.

The education secretary offered a broad policy blueprint that, for some officials, was welcome after nearly two years with little clear direction. How she will achieve her goals is another matter.

Leadership & Governance

Margaret Spellings Says ‘It’s Not Too Late’ for UNC to Take a Stand on Silent Sam

The president of the system, who leaves office in January, also reflected on the state of higher-ed governance and leadership.

Students

Posts of Professors Holding Babies in Class Often Go Viral. Is That the Reality of Students With Kids?

It’s heartwarming when faculty members recognize students’ child-care needs, but many campuses lack day-care centers that would help avoid the problem in the first place.

From the Archives

College, With Kids

As more students with young children enroll, colleges find ways to help them succeed.

Students

How to Help Teen Parents Succeed in College

Generation Hope, a nonprofit group in Washington, D.C., is helping 100 of them navigate the challenges of attending college and rearing children.

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Commentary

The Trouble With Institution-Led Boycotts

UCLA’s recent memo encouraging faculty members not to work with Elsevier sets a bad precedent.

Advice

How to Help a Student in a Mental-Health Crisis

You’re a faculty member, not a trained counselor. But you can play a significant role in guiding a struggling student.

Lingua Franca

Notebook Dump

Ben Yagoda reveals the topics he may yet explore in The Chronicle, and reflects on how writing for Lingua Franca upped his game.