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U of Houston removes social justice–focused dean of social work

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Image: The University of Houston suddenly removed its dean of social work last month. The former dean, Alan Dettlaff—who is returning to the social work faculty, for now—says his views on racial justice got him fired.

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Number of Ph.D.s conferred dropped 5.4% in 2021

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percent between 2020 and 2021, the steepest decline ever for the NSF’s annual census of new Ph.D.s. That’s 2,974 fewer than in 2020. awarded between the 2019 and 2020 academic years. The survey period for the forthcoming report ran from July 2020 to June 2021, a full year of the pandemic.

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Study: Increased marijuana use on college campuses

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“My research has been focused on understanding the intersection between vaping and marijuana since vaping devices have become more common,” said Caroline North, a doctoral student at UT Austin who conducted the study with Alexandra Loukas, associate dean for research and graduate studies. Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Using customized academic plans to boost student persistence

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That’s how academic advising at Tallahassee Community College used to look, says Pamela Johnston, dean of career and academic planning there: “Very reactionary.” ” Tallahassee started its advising remodel in early 2020, just prior to the pandemic. No In-Article Careers: 3

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India issues draft rules for foreign university branches

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The criteria, which were expected to be finalized later this month following consultation, clarify the rules for international universities setting up Indian campuses, a shift first announced in the 2020 National Education Policy (NEP). They come amid soaring demand for higher education in the world’s fastest growing major economy.

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Honors ed is changing to grow more accessible (opinion)

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At Westminster College, in Utah, a robust strategic diversity plan and inclusive approaches to recruiting and admissions led to an honors college population with a higher percentage of students of color than the institution’s overall undergraduate population in 2020–21. The program has received national attention for its success.

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One approach to student trauma and resilience training for higher ed

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Across the sample, resilience scores—an indicator of well-being—decreased as the number of adverse experiences reported increased, notes the 2020 article, co-authored by Oehme, in Florida Journal of Educational Research. Is this Career Advice newsletter?: