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Omicron’s Punch to Scholarly Associations
Groups planning annual gatherings in the coming weeks grapple with the Omicron variant. Most are proceeding with in-person conferences, touting extra safety precautions and more options for participation.
‘COVID Was the Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back’
William Paterson University says it’s saving the institution by cutting nearly 100 full-time professors over three years. Faculty members wonder what will be left to save.
‘Understanding Academic Freedom’
Author discusses his book about why faculty members should not take their rights for granted.
Opinion
Spring Action
Scott McLemee highlights more books upcoming in the new year, with a focus on the pandemic.
Jesus or George Floyd? Controversial Icon Stolen
A painting of Mary and Jesus, featuring a Jesus that resembles George Floyd, was stolen—twice—from the Catholic University of America. Many students don’t want it back on campus.
A Template for Academic Freedom
Professors seek a united faculty voice against legislative incursions into the curriculum with respect to the teaching of race.
Opinion
Why I Require Office Hours Visits
The policy has significant benefits for both the instructor and the students, who appreciate being incentivized to do something that actually helps them, writes Zachary Nowak.
MIT Press to Release Many Spring Titles Open Access
Under a new initiative from MIT Press, early purchasing commitments from a subset of libraries will make the spring 2022 slate of monographs and edited collections open access.