Education is a cornerstone of society, shaping future generations and sustaining public trust. But unethical practices within higher education are eroding that trust at the exact moment universities face an unprecedented enrollment cliff. The “enrollment cliff” refers to the sharp decline in high-school graduates projected to begin around 2025–2026. With fewer students to recruit, public confidence is no longer optional—it’s survival.

In today's fast-paced academic environment, protecting intellectual property is more important than ever. As research and innovation...

Academic bullying is persistent, hostile behavior by a professor, peer, or administrator that creates a toxic environment. It can take...

Discrimination in academia occurs when individuals are treated unfairly or unequally based on characteristics such as race, gender,...

ONE IN TEN FEMALE GRADUATE STUDENTS AT MAJOR RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES REPORT BEING SEXUALLY HARASSED BY A FACULTY MEMBER. [ source ] Sexual...

Academic grooming and coercion are forms of manipulation where individuals in positions of power exploit trust, authority, or dependence...

Human Resource Perspectives on Workplace Bullying in Higher Education: Understanding Vulnerable Employees' Experiences by Leah P. Hollis...

We've all been there. You go to your advisor with a great idea for your a class you want to design and teach, a research project, even a thesis. Your advisor questions you day in and day out. You "defend" your idea with examples from your rigorous prior literature review, data, and prior experience. Your advisor discourages you from doing your proposed idea, but you keep going, sure of its value. Next thing you know, your advisor announces their own version of your class, res

Retaliation occurs when students, faculty, or staff face punitive actions for reporting misconduct, filing complaints, or challenging...

Letters of recommendation are often seen as a gateway to academic and professional opportunities. Yet, their subjective nature can turn...

In today's education system, the notion of unhealthy academic practices has garnered increasing attention. Understanding the implications of these practices is essential for educators, parents, and students. Let's explore the common harmful practices in academia, their impact, and what can be done to address them.

The Lecherous Professor: Sexual Harassment on Campus. by Billie Wright Dziech, Linda Weiner This book examines the issue of sexual...

Burdened: Student Debt and the Making of an American Crisis. by Ryann Liebenthal Student loan debt disproportionately affects women and...

Managing your Mental Health during your PhD: A Survival Guide by Zoë J. Ayres This book offers a candid exploration of the PhD...

Find out all about the challenges faced by those who dare to file a complaint in university systems.

The author compiles literature from several related domains to make a case for why "consensual" intimate relationships between professors an

. As her professor systematically invades every aspect of her private life, even contacting her friends and stalking her on campus, her sens

My Dark Vanessa  by Kate Elizabeth Russel, 2020 My Dark Vanessa traces the life path of a teenage girl who is groomed into a sexual...

A collection of the latest scholarly research on inequities in academia. This content is costly to acquire, and your support will help us grow this library and offer it to more survivors in need of resources to navigate academia safely.

Excavation: A Memoir  by Wendy C. Ortiz, 2014 Description forthcoming. This book is comparable to My Dark Vanessa, which became a bit of...