Faculty Issues

Cathy Davidson’s no stranger to big ideas. But her latest project at CUNY Graduate Center might just be her biggest yet.

Henry Reichman argues that several recent statements from college leaders indeed pose a threat to academic freedom.

Princeton professor protests his preemptive exclusion from a panel based on his support of the academic boycott of Israel.

Professors at two South Texas institutions support the creation of a new, combined university, but see recent actions raising questions about job security and faculty roles.

Arizona State University professor uses Smart Sparrow, an adaptive learning platform, to create an online science course with his personal vision.

Professors and librarians consider the advantages of digital, the reluctance of many tenure committees to look beyond print, and the possibility of paying the costs of publishing works by young scholars.

Cary Nelson writes that the calls for civility on campus are appropriate -- and need not squelch academic freedom, strong advocacy or unpopular views.

When a tenure bid goes south, is the professor entitled to know why? Experts say yes, but a faculty member at the U. of Missouri says the institution is holding out on his request for a reason.