Faculty Issues

A new survey of sociology departments from the American Sociological Society shows few changes to department size spanning last decade, which isn't great, but isn't bad, either.

Just because an idea is worthy doesn't mean faculty members should be forced into it, writes Cary Nelson.

The professors of the year teach French cultural studies, physics and mathematics and share a passion for bringing real world applications of course material into their classrooms.

Bob Blaisdell shares an assignment that did not go according to plan.

University tells professors to shut down website (which is critical of the administration) because it is uncivil and uses institution's name. They respond by changing name to "Crony State University Faculty Blog."

The idea that students have a choice between learning liberal arts and learning skills that will help their careers needs to be challenged, writes Devin T. Hagerty.