In today's issue, we take a Deep Dive into issues facing faculty. A new AAUP report sounds the alarm.
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A report from the American Association of University Professors details a surge in legislative actions across multiple states that threaten faculty governance by stripping faculty senates of their decision-making powers. Laws passed in Indiana, Ohio, Utah and especially Texas have relegated faculty senates to advisory roles and allowed administrators greater control over faculty representation. These legislative moves, according to the AAUP, undermine academic freedom and compromise the expertise and independence necessary for effective governance in higher education.

Parenting and leadership share core skills, including emotional regulation, clear communication and boundary-setting, writes Jessica Wilen, an executive coach and founder of A Cup of Ambition. Wilen shares six lessons from parenting that translate to leadership, including the importance of maintaining your composure, being clear about what needs to happen and why and the ability to admit mistakes and repair any damage.

Colleges are making admissions easier as the pool of 18-year-old applicants declines, with strategies such as one-click applications, waiving fees and direct admission implemented to attract students. While elite universities remain highly selective, overall acceptance rates have risen to about 60%. Pace University, for example, offers additional financial aid to prospective students who visit their campus.