How to support faculty members
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — I describe one university’s strategy to better support faculty members this fall. I share the results of a new study on student belonging and classroom success. I point you to some resources on creating a strong syllabus.
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON — While the U.S. Department of Justice recently updated its policy requiring federal officers to intervene if colleagues are using excessive force, Zachary D. Kaufman, an associate professor of law and political science and co-director of the Criminal Justice Institute at the University of Houston Law Center, argues that this “necessary, overdue initiative… doesn’t…
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THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW — University of Akron School of Law Professor George Horvath has been selected for presentation at the 2022 Health Law Scholars Workshop, scheduled for Sept. 29 – Oct. 1.
Read More about University of Akron Law professor George Horvath to present at Health Law Scholars WorkshopArizona State University Law establishes professorship to expand entrepreneurship opportunities
ASU NEWS — Michael Hool says he feels encouraged to see Arizona State University apply its impressive facilities and resources to foster the spirit of innovation and support the launch of new companies. He also says he has felt that way for two decades.
Read More about Arizona State University Law establishes professorship to expand entrepreneurship opportunitiesCharleston Law professor William Merkel cited in recent Supreme Court opinions
CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF LAW — Charleston School of Law professor William Merkel and the Charleston Law Review were both cited in a Supreme Court opinion released last week.
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UNIVERSITY OF DENVER — Being recognized for hard work is great, but the human connections often mean more. For law student Jason Roberts and alumna Veronica Torok (JD ’22), the pinnacle of their time working on Street Law Navigator — an app to connect unhoused teens and young adults to pertinent legal information — wasn’t when they…
Read More about University of Denver Law students and professor recognized for developing app to help unhoused peopleFaulkner Law professor John Craft honored by Arkansas State Bar with public interest attorney award
SPOT ON ALABAMA — John Craft, clinical associate professor of law at Faulkner Law, was awarded the 2022 Public Interest Attorney Award at the Alabama State Bar’s 145th annual meeting.
Read More about Faulkner Law professor John Craft honored by Arkansas State Bar with public interest attorney awardDr. Malik Edwards will serve as interim dean of NCCU Law
NCCU — North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has appointed Dr. Malik Edwards interim dean, School of Law, effective July 5, 2022. Edwards will report to provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, Dr. David H. Jackson, Jr.
Read More about Dr. Malik Edwards will serve as interim dean of NCCU LawNortheastern Law professor Shalanda Baker promoted to position within Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the Energy Department
NEWS @ NORTHEASTERN — Shalanda Baker, a Northeastern law professor who has been serving in the Biden Administration since January 2021, aims to make equity a lasting quality at the U.S. Department of Energy. She was promoted this month to director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the Energy Department.
Read More about Northeastern Law professor Shalanda Baker promoted to position within Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the Energy DepartmentNorthwestern Law professors Paul Gowder and Bryna Kra receive fellowship for research contributions
NORTHWESTERN NOW — Northwestern University professors Paul Gowder and Bryna Kra have received the 17th annual Dorothy Ann and Clarence L. Ver Steeg Distinguished Research Fellowship Award.
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