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Lessons From Virginia
A great university’s board has just illustrated how not to fire a president. Susan Resneck Pierce offers advice on how trustees should act when confronted with the possibility of a termination.
Talking About Affirmative Action
As the Supreme Court gets ready to review the consideration of race in admissions policies, instructors need to think about how to manage discussions of the issue -- both those that are planned and those that are unplanned.
Not Just a Diversity Number
When college administrators talk constantly about their efforts to attract non-white professors, the supposed beneficiaries of these policies are marginalized, writes one such faculty member.
We All Need a Vacation
Just because you need to work during the summer doesn't mean you also don't need down time, writes Nate Kreuter.
Every Nook and Cranny
With summer approaching, Maria Shine Stewart explores ways to cultivate kinder campus spaces all year long through the three “n’s”: noticing, navigating, nurturing.
How to Ask
Elizabeth Simmons offers tips on finding the resources you need to get your great idea off the ground.
Judging the Environment
Sue V. Rosser writes about the importance of looking for signals -- both in policies and in attitudes -- in evaluating whether a department will be supportive of female scientists.
Concluding Remarks
Wrapping up their series on what different types of colleges and universities should seek in new leaders, Richard Skinner and Emily Miller urge boards to think boldly.