As a digest of Antioch College’s Sexual Offense Prevention Policy, “Consent 101” underscores the necessity of asking and giving assent to all levels of sexual behavior. Agreement cannot be conveyed through silence or body language, and that consent is neither negotiable nor optional.

Square is the new landscape when it comes to video. The aspect ratio of the videos and pictures that you post is as accurate an indicator of your age as your driver’s license. If you have never considered locking your iPhone in portrait mode, then you are equally likely to dismiss cuffed overalls, kombucha, or […]

As these buildings enter their fifth decade of service, school administrators and facility planners are facing a critical decision about what to do with them. New thinking about their promise and potential is beginning to take hold.

As a society, we have succeeded in communicating the economic payoff that a college education can offer. At present, the value of lifetime earnings for a person with a bachelor’s degree is $500,000 more than a high school graduate. We have not, however, succeeded in helping many of our students understand how to pay for […]

After months of negotiation, the University of California has ended its $10 million subscription contract with Elsevier, the world’s largest scientific publisher, headquartered in Amsterdam.

Revelations from last week’s "Operation Varsity Blues" admissions investigation and resulting indictments have rocked the college landscape.

In 2012, the Penn State Lions went 8-4 on the field, passing 3,283 yards, rushing 740 yards, and scoring 349 points. This credible performance earned it a respectable 38th ranking out of the 124 schools in the NCAA’s Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. But few will remember Penn State’s athletic performance in 2012. What people […]

School investigations pose special problems for administrators and counsel. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to any investigation, here are six keys for any school faced with a situation requiring an investigation.