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The Selective Critique
Scholars who forced society to look for the real meanings in language more than a decade ago need to apply that approach to language used in academe today, writes Mark Bauerlein.
Life in the Circus
Marc Zimmer analyzes the performances he must make to teach college students.
How to Succeed in Report Writing Without Really Making Sense
The draft released by the federal commission on higher education fundamentally misunderstands the role -- frequently negative -- of consumer values, writes Sherman Dorn.
Public Access
University presses now have a chance for their books to reach larger audiences. Scott McLemee wonders when they'll start taking it....
Not All Change Is Improvement
The U.S. commission's call for a "national" accreditation system will not work, and college leaders must explain why, Bernard Fryshman writes.
A Lesson From the Churchill Inquiry
Jon Wiener writes that Colorado deserves praise for its investigation -- in large part because it included the context, not just the charges.
Prick Them -- Do They Not Bleed?
A chancellor's suicide prompts Margaret G. Klosko to think about the symbolism of the college presidency and the realities of how people in the position are treated.
Grab Bag
Old controversies don't die; they eventually come back for more. Scott McLemee links up the loose ends from previous columns.