For diverse communities to thrive, we need intersectional policies and practicesInna Stepaniuk offers suggestions on how to design an inclusive and equitable campusInna StepaniukSimon Fraser University
Dos and don’ts for welcoming military in the college classroomWe need to be prepared for the specific needs of active military, veterans and their affiliates and know how to work with them in appropriate, thoughtful ways, says Stone MeredithStone MeredithColorado State University Global
Pride in HE: how to create an inclusive community online With more university education now being delivered digitally, Richard Senese offers advice on how leaders can make sure they are building an LGBTQ+ inclusive community onlineRichard SeneseCapella University
The how and why of building a network in higher educationSandy Jones gives advice to her 22-year-old self on the value of networking and how to get started – despite not owning a single high heelSandy JonesColorado State University Global
Ease students’ climate anxiety by encouraging climate actionClimate anxiety is a mental health issue and universities can help students overcome it through climate action, multiplying their own impact along the way, writes Cecil ScheibCecil ScheibNew York University
Keeping dead names out of convocationTrans students shouldn’t have to worry about being dead-named as they accept their parchment. Norma Rodenburg and Carrie Smith share four things to consider when making the switch from legal to affirmed names for graduation ceremoniesNorma Rodenburg, Carrie Smith University of Alberta
How academic coaching influences student performance and institutional outcomesAs colleges and universities grapple with stagnant graduation rates, academic coaching offers a tangible means to improve individual student performance as well as institutional outcomes, Lindsay F. Tierney explainsLindsay F. TierneyVirginia Commonwealth University
Campus talks: how the university library is an agent of changeOften overlooked, university libraries are critical to the teaching and research missions of institutions. They also play a key role in digital innovation and community outreach. Two librarians tell us more about how they see their work as agents of change Masud Khokhar, Toni CarterUniversity of Leeds, Athens State University
Creating a reusable takeout dish programme on campusWant to reduce single-use waste at your university? In this guide for students and administrators, Rojine McVea offers tips for how to set up a reusable dish service based on her own experienceRojine McVea University of Alberta
How to convey the benefits of higher education to government and policymakersFrom identifying the decision-makers to presenting clear evidence, Jamie Gilbert Mikell shares tips for communicating the value of higher education to government and policymakers in the USJamie Gilbert Mikell Athens State University
Making LGBTQ+ individuals feel safe, valued and empowered on campusGender-inclusive housing, research opportunities and informed mental health support are among the ways universities can create a welcoming environment for the full spectrum of the queer communityAaron DavisUniversity of Washington
Administrators can and must act to nurture LGBTQ leadersAdvocacy by straight administrators and expansion of mentoring could increase the number of LGBTQ leaders in higher education, writes Kevin LeonardKevin LeonardSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
Steps to promote LGBTQ+ students’ well-being on campusWhat can universities do to promote greater LGBTQ+ student well-being and positive academic outcomes? Kristen A. Renn provides some answersKristen A. RennMichigan State University
HE has its head in the sand on long Covid, and it could prove costlyLong Covid is far more common than most people let on, so institutions must be ready to support its students, staff and faculty – here’s howMays Imad , Skylar Magee , John Nugent Connecticut College
A campaign to communicate the impact of university researchWith public perception of US higher education in decline, universities urgently need to send an engaging, integrated message about how their work benefits society, writes Paul M. Rand. Here’s how his institution is doing itPaul M. RandThe University of Chicago
Social justice as part of medical educationFive strategies universities can adopt to aid medical students’ understanding of and engagement with social justice principles as part of healthcare trainingPriya HarindranathanTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Making male athletes key players in preventing sexual assault on campusYoung sportsmen have the influence to shift campus attitudes away from rape culture and misinformation towards accountability and support for survivors. A US-wide programme aims to empower them to do soTracey VitchersIt’s On Us
Tips (from a librarian) for creating assignment prompts A guide to crafting and writing clear assignment instructions that students can understand and followToni CarterAthens State University
Invest in the future with student-managed funds Student-managed investment funds are an effective way to give students real business experience and develop their professional skills. But they need careful planning and support from faculty, Ahmad Al Asady explainsAhmad Al AsadyNorth Dakota State University
Campus talks: when pop culture meets academiaCan superheroes teach us about physics? What can studying Kylie Minogue tell us about gender politics? Two academics talk about the intersection of popular culture and higher educationMichael Dennin, Liz GiuffreUniversity of California, Irvine, University of Technology Sydney
A ‘grocery store’ model can help your campus food bank reduce wasteA move from pre-packed hampers can make university food banks more efficient and the space more welcoming – and build a stronger community. Erin O’Neil offers tips for switching to a grocery-store modelErin O’NeilUniversity of Alberta
Effective assessment practices for a ChatGPT-enabled worldAssessment methods that require students to produce authentic, novel and personalised responses can help educators stay ahead of the uncertainty and workload that AI writers createJonna Lee Georgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
How the idea of ‘excellence’ can be misleading in higher educationA new approach to achievement could see a focus on As give way to a suite of mastery that meets students’ needs – and helps faculty balance expectations, writes Michael Dennin Michael DenninUniversity of California, Irvine
A vision for graduate supervisionSupervising graduate students is a responsibility and skill that goes far beyond the mere transmission of knowledge, as Daniel Jutras explainsDaniel JutrasUniversity of Montreal
Unearthing the hidden curriculum in international classroomsHow educators can help international students navigate the unspoken assumptions, expectations and norms of US higher educationAndrea FeldmanThe University of Colorado Boulder
THE podcast: an interview with Nicholas Dirks, president and CEO of the New York Academy of SciencesThe former chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley and current president and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences makes the case for more humanities studies and argues that science shouldn't be leveraged in geopolitics Nicholas DirksCampus
Tips for universities on delivering effective EDI degree programmesWorkplace demand for EDI expertise is growing, and numerous universities are now offering full degree programmes in this area. Eli Joseph offers starting points for doing it wellEli JosephColumbia University
Field journals: a deceptively simple solution for improving engagementSending students into the field armed with journals (and latterly iPads) has provided pedagogical lessons that can be applied far beyond my field of natural history, says Michael BrunsonMichael BrunsonKansas State University
Understanding compassion fatigue and how to prevent itTips and strategies for reducing compassion fatigue among university faculty and staff Catherine WehlburgAthens State University
Why it is time to start co-creating professional development with employees Steps to working with employees to shape and improve professional development programmes Heather Emerson-YoungNortheastern University
Restructuring a university, part oneWhen Bill Flanagan took the helm, the University of Alberta was facing a $222 million funding cut – 20 per cent of the university’s operating budget. In this two-part article, he explains how the university undertook a historic overhaulBill FlanaganUniversity of Alberta
Restructuring a university, part twoWhen funding pressures made it clear that the University of Alberta had to change, it overhauled its entire way of working. Here, president Bill Flanagan explains how they did itBill FlanaganUniversity of Alberta
You’re not alone: tips to help academics avoid social isolationConnections with colleagues matter – without them, support during periods of reappointment, promotion or tenure can feel tenuous. And those unwritten expectations of collegiality become opaque, explains Karen Z. SprolesKaryn Z. Sproles United States Naval Academy
Scales, stars and numbers: the question of evaluationMarking schemes are a recurring source of contention in academic discussions, where the key word is evaluation. Daniel Jutras offers a brief reflection on the art of grading and feedbackDaniel JutrasUniversity of Montreal
Small talk: love it or leave it, but teach it to your TAsCasual conversation fosters a sense of belonging, but it’s not a universal skill. Sarah Kegley details a short workshop that helps international teaching assistants feel at ease making small talk Sarah KegleyGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
How can we encourage students to seek academic assistance ethically? Following years researching paid academic support methods, Joel Heng Hartse suggests solutions that can help beat “academic help” companies at their own gameJoel Heng HartseSimon Fraser University
Transformative change is needed to deliver Earth-centred educationThe time for incrementalism is over. As responsible humans and academic professionals we must radically rethink the purposes and processes of education and developmentMark FettesSimon Fraser University
Peer review in multilingual classesPeer review can be a powerful pedagogical tool for developing multilingual students’ essay-writing and communication skills if they are given clear guidance on the process, Andrea Feldman explainsAndrea FeldmanThe University of Colorado Boulder
Why is self-reflection core to decolonisation and anti-racism in the academy? To move beyond rhetoric, hollow commitments and well-intentioned one-time efforts, we must hold ourselves accountable, says a team from Simon Fraser UniversityMultiple authorsSimon Fraser University
Five common misconceptions on writing feedbackMisapprehensions about responding to and grading writing can prevent educators using writing as an effective pedagogical tool. Rolf Norgaard and Stephanie Foster set out to dispel themRolf Norgaard, Stephanie FosterThe University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University
Seven strategies to turn academic libraries into social organisations For libraries to secure their future on higher education campuses, they must embrace a model that prioritises partnerships and collaboration, says Sheila Corrall Sheila Corrall University of Pittsburgh
THE podcast: how to navigate HE as a woman of colourTo mark International Women’s Day, we spoke with two female academics about their journey through higher education and the biases and assumptions they have overcomeHenrika McCoy, Didar ZowghiUniversity of Texas at Austin, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Fair approaches to assessment and plagiarism for multilingual learnersBy applying principles of universal design for learning, lecturers can develop fairer approaches to assessment and plagiarism for multilingual international students, Andrea Feldman explainsAndrea FeldmanThe University of Colorado Boulder
Is working from home going to solve your work-life balance problems?Commitment and good implementation are required from both institutions and individuals to make working from home a success, writes Brenda LautschBrenda LautschSimon Fraser University
How to advance equitable learning in your classesWe must extend belonging to help students feel they’re cut out for college, lower barriers such as impostor syndrome and ultimately support learning, says Flower DarbyFlower DarbyUniversity of Missouri
Where’s our Black bereavement leave? Higher education routinely ignores the emotional needs of Black faculty and staff, particularly after traumatic events, and it’s time for that to change, says Angel JonesAngel JonesSouthern Illinois University
A universal design approach to teaching multilingual students An explanation of how universal design for learning can improve teaching for multilingual international students and domestic students alikeAndrea FeldmanThe University of Colorado Boulder
What’s next for university admissions? With the impact of AI on applications as yet unknown and affirmative action in the US at risk, Rick Clark speculates on the future of college admissions. His hope? That the student voice finds new ways to be heard Rick ClarkGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Faculty exit interviews: the when, how and whyThere’s never a good time to say goodbye. But here, Eli Joseph provides tips and insights on conducting exit interviews for different types of facultyEli JosephColumbia University
Questions beyond majors: developing mental maturity in studentsWhen undergraduates build their own course plan, reading list and thesis project, the benefits extend beyond the individual student’s mindset to teaching faculty, write Ryan Derby-Talbot and Marjorie WonhamRyan Derby-Talbot, Marjorie WonhamDeep Springs College, Quest University
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