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DATA

Who Does Your College Think Its Peers Are?

By Jacquelyn Elias

The Chronicle compiled the peer institutions for nearly 1,500 institutions from the 2020-21 year.

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DATA

‘An Art and a Science’: Colleges’ Tricky Task of Selecting Peers

By Audrey Williams June

Institutions’ choices say something about their values, perceived status, and aspirations.

THE REVIEW | ESSAY

The Abject Failure of IRBs

By Ryan Briggs

Ethics-review systems have become exercises in absurdity and unpredictability.

CINDERELLA

How a Small, Little-Known College Is Seizing Its Moment of Fame

By Sahalie Donaldson

Amid the excitement of March Madness, Saint Peter’s leaders are grappling with how to leverage the attention they’re getting in a way that’ll benefit the university for years to come.

TEACHING

What Got You Through the Past 2 Years?

By Beth McMurtrie

A psychology professor is asking people to share insights into how they managed during two years of stress and change.

THE EDGE

An Ed-Tech Leader Meets a ‘Cassandra’

By Goldie Blumenstyk

What does their conversation tell us about all the hype over supposedly transformative innovations?

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TEACHING STRATEGIES

Explorations of Active Learning

UPCOMING: March 28 at 2 p.m., ET.
Many faculty members are once again being asked to rethink how they teach, in favor of an active-learning approach. How can college leaders encourage them to embrace it as campuses return to more normal operations? A panel of experts examines the issue in “Explorations of Active Learning,” a virtual forum. With Support From Adobe. Register here.

LEADING A REMOTE WORK FORCE

The Changing Campus Workplace: What Presidents and Provosts Need to Know

UPCOMING: March 29 at 2 p.m., ET.
The pandemic quickly transformed the higher-ed workplace to a largely remote or hybrid environment. A panel of experts convenes to discuss the challenges of managing a remote work force now, and potential policy changes worth considering. With Support From ServiceNow. Register here.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Closing the Equity Gap in Student Success

UPCOMING: March 30 at 2 p.m., ET.
Amid persisting inequalities laid bare by the pandemic, colleges are focusing anew on closing the equity gap in student success. In this virtual forum a panel of experts will discuss how colleges are doubling down on best practices to help students of color and those from low-income and first-generation households. With Support From Florida Atlantic University. Register here.

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The Power of the Pitch

By Rachel Toor

How to land an idea isn’t a skill we spend much time honing in ourselves or our students. But we should.

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How to use diversity, equity, & inclusion in online courses

Inclusive course design includes many strategies – some simple, some complex. Read the eight best practices to best provide students with a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to learn.

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