We are Back! New Time Same Couch!

In this week’s “On the Couch” segment of What’s Up in the Academy?, Shawn and I take a close look at the upheaval at Texas A&M-Victoria, where a new requirement that full-time faculty be on campus eight hours a day, five days a week is reportedly driving resignations, canceled classes, and serious questions about how institutions define faculty work, flexibility, and student support. We discuss why one-size-fits-all return-to-campus mandates can be especially disruptive after a system transition—and what happens when leaders overlook long commutes, caregiving responsibilities, disciplinary differences, and the realities of academic labor. We also briefly check in on the increasingly blurred line between college football and the NFL, then close with a practical back-to-school tip for anyone navigating move-in season: bring a second pair of shoes and socks… your feet will thank you.Want to join us live? Set your calendars for Tuesdays at 7:00PM Eastern Time! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drdeveautrain.substack.com/subscribe