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Watered-Down Gen Ed for Engineers?
Critics say proposed changes to accreditation standards for general education dilute the competencies that give U.S.-trained students a competitive edge. Accreditor, meanwhile, says new standards will lead to easier assessment of outcomes and more innovation in teaching.
Scrutiny for Campuses in China
At congressional hearing, officials at American institutions operating in China say that academic freedom is preserved.
'In the Face of Inequality'
Author discusses new book about how historically black colleges have responded to discrimination, economic challenges and more.
Adjunct Retirement Insecurity
TIAA-CREF survey reveals adjunct faculty members' concerns about having enough savings to retire. Experts say the situation for most adjuncts is even more dire.
Ratings Without ... Rating
Federal accountability system won't compare colleges or assign scores, as Obama sought, but will instead be a data-rich, consumer-facing tool on access, affordability and performance.
Not Dead, Not White, Not Male
Columbia's core literature course, long criticized for its lack of diversity, adds to the list a novel by Toni Morrison -- the first living author and the first nonwhite author.
Why 'Vocation' Isn't a Dirty Word
Author of new book on "purposeful graduates" says colleges must talk to students about the importance of creating and living meaningful lives.
Opinion
Firing Line
"What is it with Americans and guns?" the world asks. Scott McLemee looks for interpretations of free-range mayhem in the U.S.A.