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Bending the Shtick
The figure known as "the Elvis of cultural theory" has just published a book of jokes. Scott McLemee is holding his sides.
Behind the Headlines
Rosemary G. Feal offers her perspective on what happened at an MLA meeting that received exceptional public scrutiny.
What MLA Should Do Now
The association can take a stand for academic freedom without singling out countries or ignoring the flaws of nations such as the U.S., writes Cary Nelson.
Extending the Transcript
Matthew Pittinsky says it's time for a different kind of record of what goes on in college.
Teaching Digital Identity
Becca Ramspott writes that the recent furor at the University of Illinois shows why colleges need to educate their students about social media issues.
'Competency' and Residential Colleges
Rather than dismiss competency-based education as shallow, colleges that emphasize the physical campus should work to document the learning that can occur only in that setting, writes W. Kent Barnds.
Reform Starts With Good Data
A dearth of accurate data makes it impossible for students, families and policy makers to answer basic questions about higher education, write U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Marco Rubio. A student-level system would help provide answers.
Forgive Us Our Debts
It's a casino economy -- where the dealer always wins. Scott McLemee reports on a book about profit, loss, and education as a risky bet.