A microbiologist quits her day job to hunt for research misconduct; leading an island university is no vacation; a provost's need to unplug; and more.
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Large introductory courses are notorious for being tedious, confusing, and even harmful. The University of Michigan is betting it can change all that. (PREMIUM)
Students have complained for generations of feeling like nameless specks in a cavernous lecture hall. Faculty members often dread such a sea of blank faces. Now universities are experimenting with ways to liven up those classes. (PREMIUM)
“Burnout can happen quickly,” says Nicole Reaves, a provost at Northern Virginia Community College. She says it’s crucial for leaders to “unplug” sometimes because they must take care of themselves to work effectively with others.
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