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Faculty Roles: The Next Diversity Frontier
It's time to stop pretending that all faculty members should or realistically have the talents to divide their efforts similarly among teaching, research and service, writes Judith Shapiro.
The Archive Is Closed
Social-media researchers have more than enough material for their research -- and that's getting to be a problem. Scott McLemee makes some inquiries.
Not So Quick on Canceling Debt
Ending student loans sounds like a good idea, but in a country where the government won't make up for lost revenue, the result could be less access for low-income students, writes Donald E. Heller.
Depressing Realities
Rachel Adams has students she believes suffer from depression but who don't seek or accept help. She wonders how colleges can reach out -- and about the limits on what they can do.
With a Sigh
William Bradley considers his mixed feelings as he attends his alma mater's commencement at the conclusion of his time as a visiting professor there.
On Wealth Gap, Old Song, New Words
It's time for new ideas to confront an old problem: the gap between the wealthiest colleges and all others. Karen Gross offers several bound to stimulate an argument.
The Postemotional Bully
A social theorist's new book considers the darker impulses beneath phony smiles and social media "like" messages. Scott McLemee checks it out.
Campaign Promise Backlash
This year's British elections featured considerable discussion of higher education, and may offer some lessons for candidates for U.S. president, writes Christopher R. Marsicano.