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On a Mission
Northern Kentucky U. had a disaster plan in place for a major budget cut. When the cut was smaller than expected, the plan went forward anyway in the interest of meeting state and regional goals.
Evaluating the Adjunct Impact
New studies document what happens -- and doesn't happen -- educationally when colleges rely on part timers.
A Near Tie in Colorado
After years in which critics of consideration of race in admissions win big with the voters, why didn't that happen this year in Colorado?
Encouraging Interdisciplinarity
Consortium of research universities considers steps to support cross-departmental research by making changes at faculty and administrative levels.
'Condescending Negativism' and Other Transgressions
SEATTLE -- Defining "classroom incivility" may begin with which side of the lectern you sit (or stand) on. Professors commonly...
Good Showing for Higher Ed Ballot Measures
Despite recent downturn in U.S. economy, voters show some support for higher ed, approving key bond measures for community colleges -- and reject a Massachusetts tax plan that would have devastated public colleges.
On Historic Day, Political Scientists Take the Long View
How do academics respond to a unique, precedent-shattering election? Insist it was predicted by entirely ordinary models.