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The Pendulum Swings on Accreditation
Regional agencies and college groups spar over Higher Education Act provision on learning outcomes. Does the rift open the door to increased federal role?
Improving Science Instruction -- in Iraq
As the only North American member of the Teacher Training Network for Iraq, U. of Alberta hosts Iraqi professors.
Few Policies on Plagiarism
Report on history journals finds that they confront complaints on an ad hoc basis -- without the benefit of standard procedures.
Are Museums Academic Units?
U. of Oregon faculty oppose the transfer of authority over art museum from the provost to the advancement office -- raising questions about a university museum's mission.
First-Year Writing Gets a New Look
Drexel instructors create a program that combines experiential assignments with a hybrid format.
The Conservative Pipeline Problem
Study suggests that the lack of ideological diversity among professors can be traced in part to reasons (other than bias) why right-leaning undergrads don't pursue Ph.D.'s.
House Panel Backs Higher Ed Bill
Colleges have mixed views on bipartisan legislation that wins unanimous approval; full House fails to override Bush veto of education/health spending bill.