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Sense and Consensus
Margaret Gutman Klosko writes that presidents who have been in the news demonstrate that university chief executives aren't as all powerful as some on campus believe.
The Proctor's Life Across the Pond
This tasteful bit of signage accessorizes the Student Administration Office at Queen Mary College in London: Important Message to Invigilators...
Bookapalooza
Heading to the publishing world's biggest gathering, Scott McLemee reviews a hard-hitting analysis of American literary culture, academic and otherwise.
Understanding the Class of 2015
Immersing himself in admissions work and meeting his university's future students gave Professor Russell Olwell deeper appreciation for his non-flagship college's "access" mission, he writes.
Tenure and the Unspoken Rules
A newly tenured professor, having crossed the great divide, shares some tips for those hoping to follow.
Learning From Tragedy
Shelton L. Williams, who experienced the previous worst massacre on an American campus 40 years ago, discusses the implications of the Virginia Tech shootings.
Beach Blanket Bingo
Looking for a brief holiday from total seriousness? Scott McLemee checks into some good destinations for a mental vacation.
Dying to Teach
Jeffrey Berman always encourages "risky writing" by students -- and explains what happened when he shared with them the most personal of works he could have written.