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When Women Lean In, Men Grow Up
Janel Curry considers how increased gender balance in the administrative ranks affects all college officials -- and how some "team building" activities should be abandoned, just like male-only leadership teams.
By Popular Demand
A classic study of American Populism has reached its second edition -- 50 years after the first one appeared. Scott McLemee gives thanks.
We Are Not Hypnotized
Responding to another essay, John Raucci Jr. says that professors can be skeptical of online learning and want to experiment with technology-enabled education.
Corporate Values
A controversy at the U. of Michigan shows why professors must be involved -- and why outside consultants may steer in the wrong direction -- in financial strategies being adopted in higher ed, write Anthony Mora and Alexandra Minna Stern.
We Are Not Luddites
It's easy to caricature professors who oppose online teaching, but there are good reasons to be concerned about the current "technological hypnosis," Brooks Kohler argues.
Oh, Baby(Lit)
Carolyn Foster Segal assesses the new "trend" of board books for infants based on literary classics.
Plague of Viral Memes?
Two new books look at familiar, diverting facets of life online. Scott McLemee tries to garner them some attention.
Make Placement a Priority
Higher ed is at risk if colleges don't focus more on helping graduates find jobs, writes Michael Bugeja.