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Newly Tenured ... at Alma, Colby, Ithaca, Prairie State, Widener
The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges and universities: Alma College Eric Calhoun, biology Janie Diels...
Blindsided by Layoffs
At two private colleges, Carroll and Felician, professors are angry to find out that jobs can be eliminated without faculty involvement or even awareness of the possibility.
Actual Raises for Faculty
Study finds 2.1% median increase for tenure-track faculty members in 2013-14, with those at public institutions enjoying slightly larger hikes than those at privates. Disciplinary gaps remain significant.
Her Side of the Story
'W.' attracted sympathy and ire last week when the story of her failed attempt at negotiating a tenure-track position went viral. Now she's addressing her critics.
Gainful Employment's Partial Unveiling
The White House gives reporters a sneak peek at its final gainful employment proposal, but important details should be released today.
Battle Over NSF Begins
House Republicans pass a measure to cut social science research and place new restrictions on the funding process.
Negotiated Out of a Job
How one tenure-track candidate's attempts at negotiations resulted in her losing the offer entirely.
Opinion
Why We Need College Ratings
We must give students and families the right kind of information -- about multiple factors, and not blended into a single institutional rating -- about one of the most expensive purchases they will ever make, writes Carrie Warick.