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The Humanities Must Unite or Die
Such disciplines have a serious image problem, writes Paul B. Sturtevant, and must argue their worth far more effectively to the public.
Senate Inquiry Into Accreditation
Lawmakers are looking at how accreditors judge the quality and financial stability of colleges.
'Taking College Teaching Seriously'
Gail Mellow, a community college president, discusses the importance of pedagogy -- the theme of a new book she co-authored.
Elsevier Battle Escalates
Did the publishing giant found the journal whose editors have resigned in protest?
Opinion
Who Really Bears the Cost of Hiring Adjuncts?
An instructor argues that the colleges that shortchange their adjuncts are ultimately compromising the students they exist to serve.
Lost Credibility
A journal editorial says manipulations have made "impact factor" statistics meaningless.
Another 'Heckler's Veto'
At U of Minnesota, protesters' interruptions delayed Israeli professor from talking. After three are arrested, they say their free speech rights were violated.
Another Harasser Resigns
In an unexpected move, a Northwestern professor found guilty of sexual harassment resigns during his termination hearing.