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Being an 'Out' President

I can’t say I was surprised that some of the inquiries and interviews that followed my appointment in 2005 as...
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Facing the Question

An occupying army, an Islamic insurgency, and no end in sight.... Scott McLemee looks at two books ripped from the headlines -- of 50 years ago.
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The Terrorist Threat Index

David Galef uncovers the latest piece of applied research to come out of the U. of All People's ever-creative faculty.
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Defining Academic Vision

Roger Brooks considers how to define his philosophy as an academic administrator.
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The Geography of Educational Segregation

Thurston Domina explains why state discussions of brain drains miss the fundamental importance of demographic trends.
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More Riffs on Clutter

I read Scott McLemee’s column on clutter yesterday in my office. Administrators refer to the room as the Adjunct Ghetto...
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RSS Feed Now Live!

I don't know what that means, but they tell me the kids these days are all crazy for it.
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Giving 'Prior Learning' Its Due

Higher education is still the route to gaining credentials for having acquired new skills and knowledge. But sometimes college-level skills...