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'Under New Management'
Author of new book discusses administrative labor and the "professionalization" of higher ed.
Opinion
Academically on Course
Academics can answer critics of higher education by changing the narrative about what happens in college, writes Linda M. Grasso.
Tenure Reconsidered (a Bit)
More than 20 years after landmark study seeking to redefine teaching-research connection, new analysis finds lots of impact in classrooms, but less when it comes time for promotion.
U.S. Official No 'Textbook Rebel'
There is absolutely no truth to the rumor that the U.S. Education Department's Hal Plotkin will appear at a protest...
French Studies for This Century
Editor discusses new volume on state of a discipline.
Fair Use Face-Off, Canadian Edition
A defection from a major copyright clearinghouse by Canadian research universities echoes concerns in U.S.
Texas-Size Compromise
U. of Texas chancellor's plan to improve accountability and productivity receives praise from several directions, a rarity in the state these days.
The Secondary Cost of Digital
Could the rise of e-textbooks mean the end of markets for less expensive rentals and used editions?