Faculty Issues

Thomas Doherty wonders if today’s atmosphere on college campuses encourages, or even tolerates, the kind of unsparing reprimand from a professor that might be needed for a student’s growth.

Trinity of Connecticut clears Johnny Williams of wrongdoing, but he remains on leave -- now voluntary -- as his supporters say college needs to apologize for criticizing him over use of racially charged hashtag.

Six full-time professors -- including leaders of efforts to question administration -- lose jobs.

Michael S. Roth examines campus intellectual diversity in the age of polarization.

The ABA wants to end a rule that assures law schools have the majority of courses taught by full-timers. While some say this would minimize costs, others see an erosion of quality.

Trying to turn the spectacularly popular show into a means of encouraging future medieval scholars is misguided, writes Richard Utz.

Some “free speech” proponents only support perspectives that have advantaged them -- at the expense of social progress, argues Christina Berchini.