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...