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In Defense of Incrementalism
Higher ed needs to change – but if college leaders value “nimbleness” over thoughtful deliberation, they will not serve their institutions well, writes Terry Brown.
Free Speech Limited for HR Official
Appeals court says University of Toledo had right to fire human resources director for op-ed questioning legitimacy of gay rights.
Attendance Not Required
Michael Bugeja wants his students to come to class, but he has unusual rules to encourage them to do so.
Beyond Handwringing and Good Intentions
Time to degree and size of Ph.D. programs are among the crucial issues facing graduate education in the humanities that require practical solutions now, writes Karin A. Wurst.
Students and Video Game Addiction
A college administrator – witness to his son’s gaming-driven academic meltdown – issues a warning to student affairs officers everywhere.
Mum's Not the Word
In first statement on confidentiality and academic governance, AAUP recommends against blanket bans on faculty members sharing information.
Interpreting Turmoil
A prominent social theorist gathers his thoughts on the past few years of upheaval. Scott McLemee risks an opinion.
What Humanities Job Crisis?
The data suggest that things are improving, and that the worst shifts reflect larger societal changes, not academe, writes Chase F. Robinson.