http://www.insidehighered.comen-USFri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/11/06/cref<p>In a day of soul searching at TIAA-CREF's higher ed conference, college leaders wrestle with what lies ahead. A mix of optimism and fear ensues. </p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/11/06/library<p>Technology leaders and librarians consider how the digital age changes the physical space and role of one of higher education's oldest institutions.</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/11/06/lessig<p>Lawrence Lessig asks why academe accepts rules that limit the spread of scholarship.</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/11/06/ashe<p>Why does the U.S.'s northern neighbor look so much better in global rankings of college completion, and how might the gap be closed?</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/11/06/psm<p>Advocates of interdisciplinary program, considered new alternative to Ph.D. track, debate its educational purpose and lobby Congress for additional funding. </p>