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The Biggest Man on Campus
The University of Michigan’s forced hand in negotiating with its new football coach is the latest evidence that presidents are not in charge of big-time college sports, Bob Malekoff writes.
Classify With Care
As the Carnegie Classifications are revised in their new home, it's important to remember the importance of simplicity and clarity, writes Philip G. Altbach.
The Walking Dead in Higher Ed
Colleges and universities need to get serious about assessing student learning -- but should stop the grim march of viewing it as a compliance requirement, writes Geoff Irvine.
What About Learning?
As we debate the Obama administration's plan for rating colleges, it's worth noting that the most important thing that goes on in higher ed is missing from the framework, write Carol Geary Schneider and Daniel F. Sullivan.
Short in Academe
Katherine Aidala writes that people expect her to talk about the challenges of being a woman in physics. But at her height, another issue dominates.
Green-Eyed Monster
A new book on jealousy has Scott McLemee taking a backward look.
A (Football) Tale of 2 Universities
Alabama-Birmingham's decision to drop football should inspire other universities that bleed red ink and sacrifice their integrity to play the sport, write Richard Vedder and Joseph Hartge.
From Strength to Strength
To promote real growth by students, colleges need to stop helping them avoid everything that dismays or offends, writes Judith Shapiro.