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Outsourcing Counseling Comes at a Cost to the Community
Rather than turn to third-party providers, colleges should invest in counselors with a stake in the well-being of the campus community, Philip J. Rosenbaum and Richard E. Webb write.
Which Path Forward?
A “radically conservative” alternative to the unbundled, fully online education offered by for-profits and their nonprofit imitators, but also to the exclusively teaching-focused institution championed by other innovators.
Misunderstanding Wikipedia
The online encyclopedia remains deeply problematic as a higher education tool.
Broadening Ph.D. Experiences to Enhance Your Career
Jovana Milosavljevic Ardeljan describes how grad students can pursue career-building strategies beyond the required curriculum.
Readers Respond on Rabbit Holes and Cheating
“Under the influence of their own curiosity.”
Excise Legacy Admissions
Many medical schools practice legacy admissions, and it’s time for them to stop, writes Christoph Baker.
Rethinking the Optional Attendance Policy
We must reconsider optional attendance policies not least for the sake of students’ physical and mental health, Eric Skipper writes.
Preparing for the Next 330 Years at William & Mary
New offerings in computing and data science are just one element of the college's continued expansion and evolution.