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Academic Integrity Actions

Student behaviors and perspectives related to academic integrity are influenced by policies and practices at all levels, from institution-wide to professor-specific.
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Student Ideas for Academic Integrity

Suggestions from students who were surveyed about why cheating occurs about how higher ed institutions can help prevent it.
December 13, 2021
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Shades of Gray on Student Cheating
With students disagreeing on how acceptable some actions are, colleges must carefully handle cheating reports and manage accusations fairly.
December 06, 2021
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How Students See Cheating, and How Colleges Can Contain It
Student perceptions of academic integrity and exposure to unethical behaviors uncovered in our survey can guide colleges in educating about such issues and taking action to prevent cheating.
November 22, 2021
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Keeping Academic Integrity at the Forefront of Higher Education
Marquette’s president reflects on how and why the university guides students toward a moral future.
December 14, 2021
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Mentor Connections

Certain groups of students are most likely to seek out and benefit from mentor relationships. College leaders can help by practicing a variety of mentor program approaches. 
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Making the Mentor and Mentee Match (infographic)

Successful connections between students and mentors often require careful thinking about which individuals are likely to be a good pair. Follow these 10 matchmaking tips.
November 15, 2021
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Students Need Mentors, and More Help in Making Those Connections
Nine strategies and tactics for ensuring more students desire a mentor and expanding opportunities for connection.
October 27, 2021
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Savvy Students Get the Guidance
Having a professor, adviser or other mentor can greatly help in navigating college and launching a career, but many students aren’t seeking out such relationships.
October 21, 2021
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Black and Brown Students Want Black and Brown Mentors. What’s a Primarily White Institution to Do?
S. Brooke Vick from Muhlenberg College shares three ways mentoring efforts can support students of color.
November 09, 2021
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To Reduce Inequality on College Campuses, Invest in Relationships
Proactive student support and mentorship culture is undervalued in academia, writes Becca Spindel Bassett, who studies inequity in higher ed.
October 31, 2021
Created December 10, 2021

Data Privacy Awareness

Many students haven’t given much thought to the data being collected about them by their colleges, but higher ed can play a role in giving students the knowledge to become informed data consumers. 
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Data Defense: Privacy Protection Actions

Four actions to encourage students to take for better understanding of what data are collected about them and what control they may have over the use of their private information.
September 13, 2021
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Data Collection Comforts: Most Students Trust Their Colleges
Students don’t know a lot about what their colleges are doing with their data, and experts say institutions must help them think more critically about data privacy. Here’s how.
August 16, 2021
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Decoding Data Security
Student Kyra O’Connor offers perspective on privacy policies, data collection and the university’s role in cybersecurity.
September 22, 2021
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Privacy Opt-Out May Lead to Inequities
Rushing to provide opt-out mechanisms may be hurting rather than protecting students, writes Christopher Brooks, who teaches in a school of information.
September 19, 2021
Created December 08, 2021

Pandemic-Era Career Prep

COVID-19 has impacted student goals and career preparation experiences. Here is how colleges can support students during this time.
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What to Know About Students Wishing for a College Choice Do-Over

Infographic: Students with negative views on the college enrollment decision may need more outreach and support.
October 05, 2021
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Next Steps, New Directions Emerge for Life Beyond College: Part 2
In light of virtual internship and alternative career exploration experiences that occurred (or did not) during COVID, what supports do students now expect and need?
September 21, 2021
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Next Steps, New Directions Emerge for Life Beyond College: Part 1
Future plans and career preparation approaches have shifted for students during the pandemic. How have they turned to college supports for help?
September 20, 2021
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How Students Are Navigating Changes in Career Plans
As the pandemic has forced students to make shifts in their career decisions, career centers can help equip them to adapt, writes Austin Wechter.
October 19, 2021
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The Fix to Student Work Readiness? Provosts
With the availability of work experiences for college students at an all-time low, chief academic officers have the power to save the day.
October 10, 2021
Created October 05, 2021