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From Placeholder to Partner: The Expanding Role of Interim Leaders January 5, 2026

Traditionally, trustees, presidents, and provosts have branded interims in a few stereotypical ways: placeholder, train conductor, substitute, but there are now more powerful roles for interims.

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Most Higher Education Institutions Hire Out-of-State Employees November 22, 2025

New research from CUPA-HR shows that there has been a slow but steady rise in higher ed employees residing in another state.

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Ask the Expert The HR Sounding Board: Finding Support When You’re the Support System November 19, 2025

In this Ask the Expert episode, Kathleen Hermacinski discusses how HR professionals can build effective sounding boards even when they are the campus go-to. She shares strategies for internal team structure, cross-campus partnerships, confidentiality, and the value of national networks in reducing isolation and strengthening decision-making.

Higher Ed Faculty Disciplines Are Shifting in Priority May 22, 2025

A new CUPA-HR report shows that faculty hiring and pay have shifted over the past 20 years, with growth in health professions and business and declines in the humanities.

The Non-Exempt Staff Workforce in Colleges and Universities Is Shrinking April 29, 2025

New research from CUPA-HR shows that the number of non-exempt staff employees in higher education has been on a steady decline for the past several years.

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Job Postings: A Critical “Meeting Ground” for Employers and Candidates April 28, 2025

A job search is a significant undertaking, as is hiring for an open position. Both job seekers and employers have a lot invested, but remembering the basics and doing the hard work up front is your best bet for ensuring a strong match. It all starts with the job posting.

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Examining Turnover in Higher Ed and Specific Strategies for Mitigating It March 25, 2025

Though the rate of voluntary turnover among higher education professionals is improving, it is still higher than pre-pandemic levels. Here's a look at some possible strategies to improve your retention of faculty and staff.

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Preparing Your Institution: Integrating Skills Management into Succession Planning December 20, 2024

Bringing skills management into succession planning can help institutions prepare the next generation of higher ed leaders.

Developing a Culture of Belonging Through Faculty Mentoring September 24, 2024

A small, rural college is tackling faculty attrition with an improved mentorship program.

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Candidates Should See Questions Before the Interview July 18, 2024

Sharing interview questions with candidates ahead of time is a practice that's gaining acceptance. Here's why and some tips for candidates.

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Chasing Ghosts: A Plea for Job Search Communication July 11, 2024

Unfortunately, ghosting is a pervasive trend observed on both sides of the recruiting dynamic. Let's examine some of the reasons and how employers and candidates can work together to avoid this frustrating experience.

The Importance of Feeling Appreciated at Work July 2, 2024

How are colleges and universities supposed to improve employee retention when they continue to ask employees to do more with less? A simple "Thank you" might help.

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Navigating Personal Challenges While Staying Engaged at Work June 26, 2024

The HigherEdJobs editorial team talked with hosts Andy Hibel and Kelly Cherwin about managing an illness, supporting a family member, and caring for children while working, among other topics.

Pride Month: Themes of Resilience, Progress, Power June 15, 2024

Here are some of our top picks for articles related to the LGBTQ+ community to check out during Pride Month, and beyond.

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How to be Emotionally Present at Work When You Have Real Stuff Going on at Home June 6, 2024

Most of us have to work during difficult stretches in our lives, which means we can't navigate them as privately or as independently as we'd like. But there are benefits to managing stressful times in the comfort of our professional communities.

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Helping Students Reach Their Highest Potential Through Well-Being Programs June 5, 2024

Leaders at Rowan University have moved away from a Western medicine approach to help their students optimize their lives.

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Fostering Self-Care on Campus May 16, 2024

Higher ed faculty, leaders and staff shared their unique approaches to self-care during a webinar sponsored by the Association of College and University Educators Commons.

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Voluntary Turnover in the Higher Ed Workforce is Trending Downward May 15, 2024

In a recent analysis, CUPA-HR found that voluntary turnover rates for faculty and staff trended downward for the first time in three years.

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What Does It Take for University Staff to Thrive? May 13, 2024

A team of researchers shares findings from The Staff Thriving Quotient, which measures the degree to which university staff feel meaningfully engaged, energized, productive, and supported in their roles.

HigherEdJobs Podcast Recap – Rewarding Institutions for Transformative Work to Support Contingent Faculty May 9, 2024

Adrianna Kezar, director of the Pullias Center for Higher Education at the University of Southern California, highlights changing faculty trends in the U.S. and talks about the Delphi Award, which recognizes institutions that have created innovative ways to support part-time or contingent faculty.

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