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Wake Me When It's Over
Idling in rush hour traffic, on my way home after finishing my last class of the day, I have lots...
5 Myths of Remedial Education
Developmental education is a K-12 problem, costs colleges dearly, and proves that some students shouldn't go to college. Right? Jane Wellman and Bruce Vandal challenge misperceptions.
Why Productivity Data Matters
Rick O'Donnell, who pushed for the release of faculty workload statistics in Texas, explains their implications for higher education's future.
The Bookstore at the End of the World
With e-book sales rising and Borders about to close for good, the post-print age looks closer than ever. Scott McLemee goes underground.
Should We Challenge Student Beliefs?
Peter Boghossian explains why he sought to disabuse a student of her Creationist views -- and why professors must challenge assumptions with facts.
Perspective in Math and Art
Teaching students about drawing changes their ideas about what they see and about right answers, writes Annalisa Crannell.
The Branch Campus Bubble?
The outposts being created around the world are vulnerable in many ways, writes Philip G. Altbach.
The Inevitable Change Ahead
In an excerpt from their new book, Clayton Christensen and Henry Eyring describe why universities are at great risk, but also poised for an innovation-fueled renaissance.