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Anti-Israel Prof Loses Post at Bard
Joel Kovel denounces process to faculty colleagues, but some point to his disorganization or the economy as being more decisive than his politics in the case.
Anthropologists Toughen Ethics Code
Changes stress importance of honesty about research projects and sharing findings, but policy is intentionally ambiguous in not explicitly barring classified work.
Working on the Railroad
New degree program for wind turbine technicians at one Iowa community college has spurred interest in another, catered to railroad employees -- whose industry has seen a renaissance because of the state's "green" boom.
The New Reverse Transfer
Part of the enrollment boom at community colleges comes from those who have left four-year institutions. Their choices -- surprising to some -- are saving money and may improve their odds at earning bachelor's degrees.
Pirates vs. University Presses
Entire scholarly books are starting to appear -- without permission -- on Web sites that flaunt their violation of traditional copyright laws.