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Half-Learned Lessons
Ten years after the National Center for Academic Transformation began course redesigns, early adopters applaud learning outcomes but remain ambivalent about the cost reduction.
'Wannabe U'
Want to know what faculty members really think about administrators these days? You may want to check out Wannabe U...
'The Trials of Academe'
When in doubt, sue. That philosophy has become an expected part of American society and (to the frustration of many...
Worry, but Not Panic
TIAA-CREF survey of academic employees nearing retirement age finds plenty of concern about finances, but relatively modest shifts in investment strategies.
Breakthrough on Open Access
5 major research universities pledge to set up system of payments for work their professors publish in free, online journals -- aiming to shift economic model of scholarly communication.
Opinion
The Adjunct's Moment of Truth
Like most of us who work in higher education, I really don’t have the time, or the courage, to be...
A Call for Change, From Within
As member of the Spellings Commission, Robert Zemsky generally defended higher ed. His new book backs panel's diagnosis that problems are severe -- but promises more thoughtful prescription than the commission offered.
'Harlem vs. Columbia University'
In 1968 and 1969, students at Columbia University protested against a number of the university’s policies and plans, accusing the...