Video: University of Minnesota Law professor Francis X. Shen discusses neuroscience and the law in TEDMED Talk
TEDMED — In this powerful TEDMED 2020 Talk, Neurolaw Rebel Francis X. Shen makes a compelling case for merging the field of neuroscience with the legal system to move our society constantly closer to the truth.
Read More about Video: University of Minnesota Law professor Francis X. Shen discusses neuroscience and the law in TEDMED TalkHarvard Law working group discusses best practices for remote classes and clinics
HARVARD LAW TODAY — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage across the globe, affecting every aspect of human society, Harvard Law School finds itself at a pivotal moment in legal education.
Read More about Harvard Law working group discusses best practices for remote classes and clinicsPenn State faculty and administrators discuss measures to limit COVID-19 exposure to students
INSIDE HIGHER ED — As colleges moved to reopen classrooms this fall, groups of researchers were forthright with statistical modeling showing likely COVID-19 infections on campus. That’s more than some public flagship universities can say.
Read More about Penn State faculty and administrators discuss measures to limit COVID-19 exposure to studentsColleges publish COVID-19 safety triggers that could lead to campus closures
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Fifty positive COVID-19 cases, or 100? Meeting 80 percent of quarantine capacity, or having more than 10 sick employees? Some colleges are publishing “triggers” that would lead them to consider closing; others refuse to boil decision making down to a few numbers.
Read More about Colleges publish COVID-19 safety triggers that could lead to campus closuresCollege faculty discuss changes to online teaching this fall
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Faculty members say they’re working harder than ever to meet students’ needs through remote instruction, even if critics of the model don’t know it.
Read More about College faculty discuss changes to online teaching this fallZoom disruptions raise concerns for colleges
INSIDE HIGHER ED — A five-hour disruption raises hackles and questions about contingency planning for technical problems in the age of social distancing. Said one university administrator, “2020 is a year of whatever can go wrong, has.”
Read More about Zoom disruptions raise concerns for collegesInterest in short-term online credential programs rises during the pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Interest is growing in short-term, online credentials amid the pandemic. Will they become viable alternative pathways to well-paying jobs?
Read More about Interest in short-term online credential programs rises during the pandemicFederal student loans decline during summer term amid the pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Federal loan disbursements were down across the board this summer, but for-profit colleges were hit particularly hard.
Read More about Federal student loans decline during summer term amid the pandemicSix law schools partner to create online series for high school and college students interested in law
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO LAW — The deans at six law schools across the nation have forged a unique partnership to launch an innovative digital discussion series which uses a virtual platform to engage prospective students and encourage a robust conversation about legal education.
Read More about Six law schools partner to create online series for high school and college students interested in lawDeadline for colleges to meet new Title IX guidelines passes
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The regulations for responding to campus sexual misconduct complaints go into effect today. Some colleges are implementing them along with their own guidelines to protect sexual assault victims.
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