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MASKS AND VACCINATIONS OPTIONAL

‘Morale Is in the Ditch': Distressed by Light Covid Precautions, Georgia Faculty Members Take Action

By Emma Pettit

Professors in the University System of Georgia are protesting their colleges’ handling of Covid. Some have openly defied campus policies.

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BACKGROUNDER

In Gator Nation, a President Who Won’t Bite

By Jack Stripling

Amid a Covid surge, local school officials have mandated masks, defying the governor. But the University of Florida’s president says he’s powerless to do the same.

RACE ON CAMPUS

How One College Holds Itself Accountable for 2020’s Promises

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez

Duke University is one of a few colleges publicly documenting its progress toward last year’s racial-equity commitments.

ADVICE

On Why I’m Leaving Academe

By William Pannapacker

Is higher education in for a new round of “quit lit” — this time from tenured professors?

NOW 1,025 COLLEGES

Here’s a List of Colleges That Require Students or Employees to Be Vaccinated Against Covid-19

By Andy Thomason and Brian O’Leary

More colleges are mandating vaccinations. Here are the ones we know about.

Virtual Events: Tune In Live

The Right Curriculum for Digital Skills

UPCOMING: September 15 at 2 p.m., ET
College students today are among the most digitally savvy higher ed has ever seen, but there is always more to learn. In an interactive virtual forum, panelists and attendees share their thoughts on how colleges can ensure their students are prepared with the technology and communications skills needed post-graduation. With Support From Adobe. Register here.

High-Impact Research in a Post-Pandemic World

UPCOMING: September 20 at 2 p.m., ET
The University of Birmingham, a global research university, has made contributions to the fight against Covid-19. As the world turns its attention to the post-pandemic future, what are the university’s plans for being a valued research partner? Sir David Eastwood, vice chancellor and professor at the University of Birmingham, explains in this virtual forum. With Support From the University of Birmingham. Register here.

Enhancing the Student Experience

UPCOMING: September 21 at 2 p.m., ET
The Covid era has taught colleges many lessons about creating an effective learning experience. In this virtual forum, a panel of experts shares their thoughts on how Covid has influenced their understanding and how it may continue to evolve. With Support From Canvas. Register here.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

5 Ways to Make a Real Improvement in Hiring Black Professors

By J. Luke Wood

How San Diego State University has increased its Black faculty members by 12 since the summer of George Floyd protests.

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