Articles of Interest about higher ed - March 22
/***COVID-19
What the science says about 7 common COVID-19 vaccine myths
Many in U.S. face mental health issues as COVID-19 enters year two
Do you still need a COVID-19 test after you’ve been vaccinated?
How The Pandemic Has Changed The Way We Grieve
Researchers report delayed skin reaction to COVID-19 vaccine
Why your arm might be sore after getting a vaccine
Fauci and Collins join interfaith leaders at cathedral vaccine ‘confidence event’
***FINANCES LAYOFFS & CUTS
Oakland's historic Mills College to stop granting degrees after 2023
200 Layoffs Planned at City College of San Francisco
Cabrini University cuts 46 positions, 15 programs
Leader of Pa. State Universities: make a change or “dissolve” the system
Emporia State makes adjustments and plans for more changes
***HIGHER ED IN COURT
St. Louis lawsuit alleges university leaked confidential records to kill Title IX bill
University of Oregon professor’s equal pay lawsuit can proceed to jury trial
***TEACHING
How college students learned new ways to cheat during pandemic remote schooling
***ACADEMIC LIFE
Brown Prof Gets Hounded Off Twitter for Article Saying It’s OK to Take Your Kids on Vacation
A University of San Diego professor under investigation for racial comments in a blog
After grad student suicide, misconduct findings, university suspends professor
Law School Invites Professor Who Uses Racial Slurs To Encourage ‘Dialogue,’ Then Shuts Off Comments
One NJ professor's struggle with the 'Asian fetish' stereotype
***ADMINISTRATORS
Oregon Tech Faculty Call for President's Resignation
LSU administrator gave rapists, stalkers and other Title IX violators slaps on the wrist
Santa Clara University President Investigated for Alleged Misconduct, Inappropriate Comments
Brandeis University president takes bitter contract negotiations public
Oregon State puts F. King Alexander on probation for his role in LSU sexual misconduct scandal
Survey shows college presidents emerging from COVID-19 more confident in their institutions
***NEW ADMINISTRATORS
Stephen F. Austin State University names new provost
Bentley University names new president
***CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Oral Roberts and 12 other March Madness teams with religious affiliations
Offensive language prompts Wheaton College to revise plaque for slain missionaries
How Faculty on Christian Campuses Can Support Asian and Asian American Students
Taylor University announces new president: former Gordon College president
Houston Baptist University plans new buildings, community revitalizations
***CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS & LGBTQ ISSUES
Actor Says Catholic University Canceled Contract Because of Sexual Orientation
Lee U. clarifies marriage stance, alumni start LGBTQ+ petition
Survey finds LGBTQ+ students attending religious colleges struggle with belonging
The Equality Act Through the Eyes of a Christian College President
***CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS & POLITICS
Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Leaves Liberty University Think Tank
What America Can Learn From My Experience Being Black in a Trumpland Christian college
***RESEARCH
Is preprint the future of science? A thirty year journey of online preprint services
Scientists Should Admit They Bring Personal Values to Their Work
The open access effect in social media exposure of scholarly articles
***RETRACTIONS
Retracting publications doesn’t stop them from influencing science
Research integrity in the COVID-19 era: insights from Retraction Watch co-founder Ivan Oransky
***CAMPUS SPEECH
Biden administration commits to anti-Semitism definition that could stifle campus speech
High school football coach who prayed after games loses appeal
***STUDENTS & MENTAL HEALTH
‘When Normal Life Stopped’: College Essays Reflect a Turbulent Year
News Study reports that CUNY students’ mental health has worsened due to the pandemic
Mindfulness program in campus dorms, groups improved students’ mental health
Study: College students’ mental health suffered when displaced by pandemic
Half of U.S. college students battling anxiety or depression, study finds
5 Mental Health Tips for College Students
***RACIAL ISSUES ON CAMPUS
San Diego law professor under investigation over Chinese reference in coronavirus blog post
Reports of racism on Wisconsin college campuses have increased in past year
Why Did Boise State Suspend Its Mandatory Diversity Course?
Episcopal seminary deans respond to racial incidents at Sewanee
***DATA SECURITY
Victoria University of Wellington accidentally deletes all files stored on desktop computers
FBI Warns of Increased Ransomware Attacks Targeting Colleges