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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.
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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.
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Oh, Baby(Lit)
Carolyn Foster Segal assesses the new "trend" of board books for infants based on literary classics.
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Plague of Viral Memes?
Two new books look at familiar, diverting facets of life online. Scott McLemee tries to garner them some attention.
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Make Placement a Priority
Higher ed is at risk if colleges don't focus more on helping graduates find jobs, writes Michael Bugeja.
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Time, Space and Learning
Alexandra W. Logue considers how new models of higher education change instruction, the role of the faculty and the measures of success.
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Open Access and Academic Freedom
Just because an idea is worthy doesn't mean faculty members should be forced into it, writes Cary Nelson.
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3 Ways to Boost College Access
Amid "big" ideas to reimagine Pell Grants and other federal student aid programs, let's not forget some "easy" changes that could have a big impact, Justin Draeger writes.