Published: 10/2020
Celebrate Higher Education Month
During National Higher Education Month, we celebrate the dedicated faculty and staff who ensure our students are able to grab their piece of the American Dream through higher education. Designated by the 2019 NEA Representative Assembly, October's National Higher Education Month (NHEM) provides an opportunity to build bridges between PK-12 educators and students, and their higher-ed colleagues and institutions.
Below you’ll find NEA resources regarding higher education, including ways to fight austerity cuts on our campuses and defend the high-quality public higher education our students need to succeed. You'll also find a signup form for the NEA HigherEd email newsletter so you can stay up-to-date on the latest higher education news.
National Higher Education Pledge
Pledge to reject austerity measures that damage our institutions and decrease opportunities for our students, and to raise our voices together to stand up for the public good that is public higher education.
Add your voice by taking our pledge!
Click on the links below to RSVP for some of our National Higher Education Month activities:
Wellness and Mindfulness Training on October 20 at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT
Bargaining for the Common Good Training at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT
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NEA Higher Education news you may have missed
Meet the 2020 NEA Higher Educator of the Year
Elizabeth Davenport, a professor at Alabama State University, talks about the future of HBCUs, the value of mentoring, and why she's a hard grader.
Faculty and Staff Raise the Alarm Over Reopening College Campuses
With hundreds of thousands of college students expected to move onto campuses this month, faculty and staff are worried about inevitable COVID-19 outbreaks.
NEA, CTA Win Lawsuit Against DeVos, Protect Online College Students
A federal court has ordered Betsy DeVos to implement protections for students in online programs - the latest blow to her anti-public education agenda.
Looking for resources?
Great faculty and staff create colleges and universities. NEA provides the training, tools, and community support for educators to engage students, nurture justice, and excel in their profession.
Check out Higher Ed Professional Growth
Since 1999, NEA has partnered with the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network to provide teaching guides for faculty.
Resources
National Council of Higher Education
NCHE is an independent membership organization for all higher education members of the National Education Association who join.
Five Tips for Successful Class Field Trips
A college or university visit can empower at-risk students by providing experiences that fundamentally change their feelings that college is only accessible to certain people. Check out these great tips from NEA Member Benefits before your next field trip.
State Cuts to Higher Education Threaten Access and Equity
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities shares that a decade since the Great Recession hit, state spending on public colleges and universities remains well below historical levels.
Take Action on Higher Education
Contact your lawmakers and tell them to reinvest in post-secondary education, focus on affordability, and provide supportive environments for teaching and learning.
Take Action
Sign our National Pledge
Reject austerity measures that damage our institutions and hurt our students.
Sign the Pledge
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Learn more about NEA Higher Ed
Our work as higher education faculty, staff and graduate assistants is fundamental to the well-being of this nation. As NEA members, we embrace the mission of our national union — “to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world”
Great public schools for every student
The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest
professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of
public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of
education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has
affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities
across the United States.