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AAC&U's Jeremy C. Young recently joined the Trending in Ed podcast to speak about "The Trust Agenda," its framework for advancing public trust in higher education, and how colleges and universities can actively cultivate trustworthy relationships across their communities: bit.ly/4dsEiQG
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Recent research findings from AAC&U make the case for open educational resource implementation as a high-impact practice. aacu.org/oer-report
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Higher education cannot simply tell the public why it matters. It has to show it. “Trust is earned through trustworthiness.” AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella on what it takes to rebuild public trust in higher education: bit.ly/4rG3OI3 #LibEdMag

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Trust is built through relationships, actions, and a commitment to serving students and communities. Read AAC&U’s “The Trust Agenda:” aacu.org/the-trust-agenda
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Congratulations to the 2026 Delphi Award recipients!
Congratulations to Arcadia University and Connecticut College on being selected as the winners of the 2026 Delphi Award! They will receive $15,00 each for their innovative programs and policies in support of their VITAL/contingent faculty. And congratulations also to Delphi Award finalists University of Texas Austin and the Modern Language Association! Read more about their systemic policies that lead to student success here: pullias.usc.edu/arcadia-univ… @AdriannaKezar, @kcculver, @USCRossier, @oneheglobal, @realadjunctions, @ConnCollege, @aacu, @UTAustin, @MLAnews
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AAC&U's VALUE Rubric Calibration Training is a self-paced online workshop that helps you evaluate student work with greater confidence and consistency. Register by October 1 and save: aacu.org/value-calibration-t…
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The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award honors graduate students advancing equity, innovative teaching and learning, and community engagement. Nominate someone by October 2. bit.ly/4mjjygB
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The decline of confidence in higher ed may tell us more about trust than previously understood. AAC&U + @MorningConsult polling found virtually no difference between how adults respond when asked about confidence versus trust. AAC&U's Kathryn Enke digs into what that means: bit.ly/4ADQ1Gb
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Colleges and universities can advance public trust by telling a clearer story about their impact. Developed by Metropolitan Group and Spitfire Strategies, this free narrative framework can help institutions communicate effectively and consistently. bit.ly/4guAGQp
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The virtual 2026 AAC&U Conference on Global Learning begins in two weeks. There’s still time to register for the virtual component and to join us in Washington, DC, in November. aacu.org/global #AACUGlobal
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Do you know a student with bold ideas? America's Startup invites U.S. undergraduate students to apply for a chance to compete for a share of more than $1 million in grant funding. Applications close 10/8. Learn more: bit.ly/4yxTKU4
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On October 2 at 1:00 p.m. ET, AAC&U’s Jeremy C. Young will join the authors of the @Yale and @Cornell reports on trust in higher education for a free @ecornell_online keynote exploring what all three perspectives mean for faculty and institutions. bit.ly/4hquGaj
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It’s all about alignment. Join this October 2 workshop and focus on aligning assessment practices with teaching and learning by “hacking” AAC&U’s VALUE rubrics.
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If you’ve ever wondered about the impact that AI is having on students, then you need to attend the AAC&U and @APA “Connecting AI Questions to AI Evidence” online workshop series. Learn more: aacu.org/ai-evidence
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Building public trust takes a team. The AAC&U Advancing Public Trust Leadership Institute brings campus leaders together to create institution-specific strategies for strengthening trust. Register by October 2 for early bird pricing. aacu.org/apt-institute
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What can student perspectives teach us about creating a meaningful college experience? Explore the data and consider what it means for your institution during "What Students Value in College," a free webinar from AAC&U and the LearningWell Coalition. October 14 | 2:00 p.m. ET bit.ly/3UUkFLb
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AAC&U's Jeremy C. Young shared insights on the Student Affairs Now podcast about the role student affairs professionals can play in advancing public trust in higher education. piped.video/watch?v=s9ClxkQ0…
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AAC&U’s Institute for Democracy & Higher Education and @SustainDialogue combined forces to help educators navigate chilling, threatening, uncertain, and politicized pressure in their teaching, research, and work on campuses. Contact us for free, confidential support. aacu.org/helpdesk
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What helps #highered leaders build stronger teams, navigate change, and support effective shared governance? Find out during AAC&U's free "Leadership Week" webinar series. Details: aacu.org/leadership-week #AACULead
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“Prepare before a crisis makes preparation impossible.” Rula L. Diab of @lebamericanuni shares lessons learned from navigating the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and the ongoing war in Iran while pursuing reaccreditation and sustaining the academic mission. bit.ly/4hnTlMC #LibEdMag
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