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The Contamination of Student Assessment
In fairness to students, professors shouldn’t factor class attendance, participation in class and extra credit into their final grades, argues Jay Sterling Silver.
Orange Harvest Moon
Heather Dubrow muses through poetry about the careers of humanities Ph.D.s.
Does the Magic Leap One, and the Promise AR, Matter to Higher Ed?
Interesting, but not important.
‘My Class Is Different!’
Many professors rightly question whether research on the impact of classroom technology applies in their context, Kara McWilliams writes. Here’s how to conduct studies they can really use.
Why the AAUP Opposes Both Boycotts and Restrictions on Their Supporters
No one is obligated to support a boycott, but opposition to one does not justify silencing its advocates, argues Henry Reichman.
Preparing for a Nonfaculty Job
Jennifer Polk and L. Maren Wood give advice for how to use your time in grad school to explore career options and gain experience.
Do Elite Universities' New Credentials Threaten Regional Colleges?
Nondegree programs, university business models and the imperative to create a different sort of master’s degree.