professors
Coverage of professors in the Nexus archive.
- A U.S. prof suspects most of his students used AI to cheat. It's a growing concern here, too
A Brown University professor has reported a large-scale case of cheating using generative AI. Canadian educators and academic integrity experts note this issue is not uncommon and requires attention from students, professors, and institutions.
- UC regents set firm, faster 2027 deadline on whether to bring back SAT admissions requirement
UC regents set a firm 2027 deadline for a faculty recommendation on reinstating SAT scores in admissions, with professors, advocates, and the Trump administration monitoring the decision.
- As Kashmir varsities cull ‘objectionable’ books, fear of losing academic rigour grows among scholars
Kashmir universities are removing 'objectionable' books, prompting concerns about self-censorship and state interference from political leaders, scholars, and professors. The move follows the circulation of a book profiling Kashmiri separatist leaders in J&K schools under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
- Pen and paper, typewriters, probing Q&As: why these profs went old school in their classrooms
Professors are reviving old classroom methods like hand-written notes, typewriters, and in-depth Q&As to enhance student engagement and discourage reliance on AI shortcuts.
- Berkeley students flunk ‘gentle’ course at shocking rates — professors blame AI
Over 35% of students failed CS 10 at the University of California, Berkeley, a course labeled as 'gentle but thorough introduction to computer science.' Professors attribute the high failure rate to AI.
- Failing grades soar with AI usage, dwindling math skills in Berkeley CS classes
Failing grades have increased in UC Berkeley's computer science classes as professors report higher AI usage and declining math skills among students. The article highlights concerns about academic performance linked to AI reliance and foundational skill gaps.
- A shocking portion of colleges no longer require SAT or ACT tests — and profs are begging them to reverse course
Over 90% of four-year universities no longer require SAT or ACT scores for admissions due to pandemic-era 'fairness' policies. Professors are urging universities to reverse this decision.