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Advantages and Drawbacks to Attending a (Mostly) Women's College - III
Last week I described some of the advantages of attending a mostly women’s college. Here are some ways in which...
The Task of the Critic
A new book presents literary theorist Terry Eagleton in conversation. Scott McLemee eavesdrops with enthusiasm.
Obsolete Learning Technologies
The Silicon Alley Insider recently named 21 technologies that became obsolete this past decade. My favorites from the list included...
'Twas the season
Over the holidays, I had a truly minor epiphany. It started while I was wrapping presents. We've made it a...
Interview Season
Ari Kelman shares advice on preparing for and handling job interviews at academic conferences.
A Syllabus Syllabary
As you hone your course materials for the spring, Maria Shine Stewart offers 25 terms for new and returning faculty members to know.
Vertical Search in Higher Ed
Higher education needs a vertical search engine. This would be a great business opportunity, as a site that got higher...
Alive and Well
Forget the conventional wisdom about how the recession and student interests in preparing for jobs are dooming the liberal arts, writes Mary B. Marcy.