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Leaders of small institutions hope distinctive academic programs can stanch declines in enrollments and rates of retention and graduation. The results are promising but not certain.

A new monthly column offers advice on the challenges of running a department.

When it comes down to choosing texts and other materials, print formats are most popular.

Americans doubt that a college education is worth the cost. It’s our job to let them know it’s the value of a lifetime.

Only if it’s built to empower instructors.

Large-enrollment courses have a bad reputation. Here’s how colleges can make them better.

UPCOMING, July 20 2022 | 2 p.m. ET: Colleges want to engage students in campus efforts to support sustainability and energy efficiency. Join the virtual forum “Tech Tools to Engage a Campus in Sustainability Goals” where a panel of experts will discuss how colleges may use apps and other tools to generate such interest among students and others on campus. <I>With Support From HP.</I> <b><a href="https://chronicle.zoom.us/webinar/register/1716571389893/WN_s6XlkWXv...

Librarians sound off on how their jobs and institutions are changing.

Virtual Event: “The Role of Frontline Workers Online and On Campus” looks at the ways those with student-facing roles can create a more welcoming environment for students learning both on campus and online. <I>With Support From Ascendium.</I>

A new book sheds light on a vital academic skill: the art and craft of figuring out what you want to investigate.