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Tensions Grow in Australia Over Western Civ Courses
Criticism centers on source of funding and university governance.
Harsh Take on Assessment … From Assessment Pros
At accrediting conference, panelists acknowledge that effort to measure learning outcomes has been a "hot mess" and that it's time for a better approach.
University Rejects Calls to Fire Camille Paglia
Students and others demand her dismissal because of statements on Me Too and on transgender people.
‘The Adjunct Underclass’
Herb Childress's new book is a painful, necessary read for anyone looking to understand or empathize with the costs -- human and otherwise -- of higher ed's gig economy.
Opinion
The Subtle Erosion of Academic Freedom
President Trump’s recent executive order requiring that colleges protect free speech takes attention away from the three stronger forces weakening academic freedom, Johann N. Neem argues.
New Programs: Computer Science, Special Education, Digital Media, Public Safety Administration, Food Service, Applied Behavior Analysis, Pharmacology
Bethel College is starting an undergraduate major in computer science. Black Hills State University is starting an online master's program...
Unwanted Attendee
Society for American Archaeology faces major backlash over how it handled a known harasser's attendance at its annual meeting.
Record Bedevils a Finalist
After University of Colorado system announces finalist as president, critics note antigay votes when he was in Congress and controversies as leader of University of North Dakota.