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Warning on Academic Extremism
Australia's education minister warns that professors' political stances -- on the Israeli boycott, for example -- are "needless controversies" that can hurt their universities' reputations.
Opinion
A Little Discomfort
When administrators worry about anything that could distress students, faculty members are at risk, writes Gaye Tuchman. Two recent controversies illustrate the problem.
Opinion
A Tipping Point?
Omar Barghouti explains why support for the academic boycott of Israel is increasing -- and why he thinks this is a good thing.
Boycott Battles
A growing chorus of university chiefs condemns American Studies Association for endorsing boycott of Israeli universities, but at some campuses, the presidential statements have been a source of tension.
Opinion
A Dangerous Policy
The new Kansas rules on social media take away professors' First Amendment rights, in part by grossly misapplying Supreme Court rulings, writes Frank D. LoMonte.
Not in Our Name
When the Trinity College (Connecticut) president released a statement denouncing the American Studies Association's endorsement of an academic boycott of Israel, faculty pushed back. UPDATE: Other faculty members issue letter attacking the boycott.
The Non-Boycott of Israeli Science
Amid growing boycott movement in the humanities, Israeli international scientific collaboration is robust.
Fireable Tweets
Months after a professor's comments on Twitter set off a controversy, Kansas Board of Regents adopts policy on when professors and other employees can be fired for "improper use of social media."