Views

The economic crisis is the perfect time for colleges to get honest about merit aid, and to minimize it, writes John Roush.

Cary Nelson questions whether traditional scholarly meetings make any sense when the traditional role of faculty members is being eroded and tenure-track jobs are disappearing.

A new book presents literary theorist Terry Eagleton in conversation. Scott McLemee eavesdrops with enthusiasm.

As you hone your course materials for the spring, Maria Shine Stewart offers 25 terms for new and returning faculty members to know.

Forget the conventional wisdom about how the recession and student interests in preparing for jobs are dooming the liberal arts, writes Mary B. Marcy.

Federal loans should go to those who are most likely to benefit from higher education, not to everyone who can enroll, writes Jackson Toby.

A federal investigation into admissions preferences for men will expose a serious problem, and raise the question of why college leaders won't talk about it, writes Richard Whitmire.

Forty-five large pizzas, one U.S. senator, and Aristotle and the rhetorical triangle. Wick Sloane and his students report from the land of late night classes.