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As he makes his own foray into distance education, John Thelin, who describes himself as the "archetypal Old Prof," tries to make sense of Inside Higher Ed’s recent survey of faculty views on the topic.

Marshall Poe relies on academic publishers and loves the works they produce, but fears they aren't going nearly far enough in recognizing the new realities of the way people read and gather information.

Yes, campuses should contain tuition and financial aid should be available. But students have responsibility, too, writes Aaron Broadus: They should choose a college they can afford.

Kent John Chabotar wants faculty members and students to be more open to those who disagree with them.

When allegations of wrongdoing emerge, colleges should investigate them aggressively and independently, Scott Coffina writes.

Jed Shahar describes how he found educational value in the tool he once held in disdain.

In the debut of a new humor column, Mark J. Drozdowski describes his difficulties training for the circus life.