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An Error of Era?
We divide history into periods just to keep it manageable. Scott McLemee reports on a discussion of whether we're doing it right.
Administrators Are People, Too
Inspired by the latest story of faculty hostility, Kellie Bean asks for a little understanding for those who cross the divide.
A Valid Question to Ask
Colleges shouldn't abandon the practice of asking applicants to disclose disciplinary records, writes Pamela Brown. But admissions officers need to be trained on how to evaluate the answers.
Portrait of Deception
A new study probes the secret life a European scholar brought with him to the United States. Scott McLemee finds the mystery only deepens.
Reimagining College Summer Reading
Programs for incoming freshmen can't satisfy everyone -- or can they? The philosophy underpinning Linda Hall's suggested approach: you read yours, and I'll read mine.
A Smarter Approach to College Textbooks
Faculty members need to recognize the gaps between students, publishers and professors, and push for change, writes Naomi S. Baron.
Waiting and Hoping
A gay faculty member at a Christian college describes what it's like to be watching advances in American society and at some institutions -- while remaining unable to rejoice in public.