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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.
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.
Oh, Baby(Lit)
Carolyn Foster Segal assesses the new "trend" of board books for infants based on literary classics.
Plague of Viral Memes?
Two new books look at familiar, diverting facets of life online. Scott McLemee tries to garner them some attention.
Make Placement a Priority
Higher ed is at risk if colleges don't focus more on helping graduates find jobs, writes Michael Bugeja.
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.
Open Access and Academic Freedom
Just because an idea is worthy doesn't mean faculty members should be forced into it, writes Cary Nelson.
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.