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‘A Problem of Fit’
Author explains his book on “how the complexity of college pricing hurts students and universities.”
A Narrower Definition of Academic Freedom
In their new book, Michael Bérubé and Jennifer Ruth argue that the First Amendment is not crucial to academic freedom. Instead, they call on faculty to develop the rules.
‘Becoming Great Universities’
Authors discuss book on “small steps for sustained excellence” that don’t cost a fortune.
Opinion
A Good Bookstore Is Hard to Find
Scott McLemee reviews Jeff Deutsch’s In Praise of Good Bookstores.
‘The Walls Around Opportunity‘
Author discusses book on “the failure of colorblind policy for higher education.”
Embracing OER Institutionwide
A new study finds that open educational resources are a big hit with some community college students and faculty, but that these textbook alternatives won't reach their full potential until administrators embrace them.
Opinion
‘A Philosopher Looks at Digital Communication’
Scott McLemee considers Onora O’Neill’s book A Philosopher Looks at Digital Communication.