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Too Old and Too Female for Fashion Studies?
Departmental self-study at Columbia College in Chicago raises issues about gender and age of adjuncts, leading to charges of bias.
Opinion
Righting the Enrollment and Graduation Ship
Students rarely compare college graduation rates when deciding where to apply and enroll, but they should, argues Micere Keels.
Costume Choices
A year after detailed guidance from Yale set off a national debate, many other colleges are still offering detailed advice on how to avoid offensive Halloween costumes.
Opinion
The Fuss
How can professors best introduce provocative material in the classroom in an age of trigger warnings, microaggressions and tweeting? Michael Bugeja tackles the issue.
A Passport in the Sock Drawer
At Generation Study Abroad summit, panelists discuss how to get a more diverse group of students abroad, including students enrolled at minority-serving institutions.
Backlash to Anthem Protests
At Alabama, black students draw criticism from flag-carrying fans and ugly comments on social media. At Greenville, veterans take to the field (without permission).
Growing Racial Disparities in Student Debt
Consumer advocates say a Brookings study highlights the need for comprehensive federal data on the relationship between college loan debt and race.
Opinion
Should Students Major in What They Love?
When we advise students about their academic pathways, we must understand diverse students’ practical concerns as well as their distinct cultural value systems, argues June Y. Chu.