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The Magic Word
To reach the general public, academics should stop their fear of using "I" in their writing, suggests David Jarmul.
Thoughts on Poetry in Winter
Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson are penetrating pop culture, and it's not even Poetry Month. Carolyn Foster Segal explains why she finds hope in that happenstance.
Moving Past Digital Hate
Phyllis M. Wise, whose decision not to cancel classes led to a racist, sexist uproar on Twitter, writes that the incident illustrates why diversity efforts are important.
Seeking Answers on 'Competency'
Competency-based education holds much promise, but many questions remain -- which is why we need a federal program to experiment with it, Paul LeBlanc writes.
'Creditocracy' in America
How much remains of democratic principles when a society is sunk in financial debt? Scott McLemee starts checking the books.
Don't Shrink
Graduate programs in the humanities should resist calls for them to admit fewer doctoral students, writes David B. Downing.
Engaging Risk
If universities and colleges seek to thrive, we must think in terms of risk, writes Paula Vene Smith. And that's a discussion for administrators and faculty members alike.
Restore the Purpose of the Common Application
Jim Wolfston says that it should focus on basic information (which should be common to all colleges) and that colleges should then design applications that reflect their values and help students express themselves.