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A Difficult Quandary
Eliza Woolf introduces her new column about those considering both academic and non-academic jobs.
Ask the Administrator: Handling an Offer
A returning correspondent, in the late stages of a few interviews, writes: I f I do get that happy phone...
Tis the Season to be…Hardy
Commencement is one week away and the end of the semester activities are in full swing. I presented my annual...
Is TED Making Us Stupid?
I'm not trying to pay homage to Nicholas Carr and his new book The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing...
More on 'Frills' vs. 'Serious Subjects'
The responses to last week’s column have resonated with me in an especially intense way this week. Before returning to...
Speaking of Graduation
Like many less-established institutions, U of All People can't compete for high-profile commencement speakers. David Galef gets inside the discussions there about how to rectify the situation.
To Sue or Not to Sue
Robert Hamill studied the outcomes for professors who've challenged their tenure denials -- and uses his findings to offer advice to instructors and institutions.
Financial Literacy
What's the best way to convey meaningful lessons in financial literacy to 18 year olds? I'm consistently struck at the...