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The new policy would also classify syllabi as “work made for hire,” which makes the institution—not the syllabus’s creator—the owner of the copyright. Photo illustration by Justin Morrison/Inside Higher Ed | DNY59 and golibo/iStock/Getty Images Two months after legal teams at University of North Carolina system campuses split over whether syllabi are considered public documents, system president Peter Hans announced plans to adopt a new policy that will answer an unequivocal yes. Starting as early as next fall, faculty members at UNC institutions will be required to upload their syllabi to a searchable public database, according to a draft of…

Key points: The academic landscape has evolved dramatically, especially when it comes to summers. More students are embracing year-round learning to build strong study habits and develop the critical thinking, application, and retention skills they need for success in higher education and the workplace. They’re treating AP®, SAT®, and ACT® practice and preparation as long-term investments rather than temporary obligations where they are last-minute cramming for these high-stakes exams. Trends and research support this approach. The Pew Research Center found that 36.6 percent of U.S. teens had a paying job during the summer of 2021–the highest rate since 2008. According…

In a long, passionate, well-reasoned, thoroughly evidenced cri de coeur published at Current Affairs, San Francisco State professor Ronald Purser declares, “AI Is Destroying the University and Learning Itself.” That attention-grabbing headline is a bit misleading, because as Purser makes clear in the article, it is not “AI” itself that is destroying these things. The source of the problem is human beings, primarily the human beings in charge of universities that have looked at the offerings from tech companies and, failing to recognize the vampire prepared to drain their institutions of their life force, not only invite them across the…

What Is the Retinol Sandwich Method? The “Retinol Sandwich Method” is a skin care trend popularized on TikTok and Instagram, where users apply moisturizer before and after applying retinol product to create a “sandwich” effect. The goal is to buffer the retinol so it is less irritating. The technique has gone viral in videos from creators such as dermatology-focused influencers and skin care enthusiasts who claim it makes retinol easier to tolerate for beginners and those with sensitive skin. In most posts, the routine follows this sequence: apply moisturizer, wait a few minutes, apply retinol, then finish with a second…

These weekends before the holidays can be a super busy time with shopping, wrapping, cooking, and partying. We’re going to a party for the boxing club that Jeff takes part in today. Supposedly, spouses can box at the event, but I will pass this time 😉 On Sunday, we’re going to a Hanukkah party that my cousin and his wife are hosting. Hope you have something planned that you’re looking forward to! The Boxwalla December Beauty Box featuring Symbiome includes an exquisite eye cream and a neck and décolleté cream that are utter perfection. Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends this box before it…