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If You Are Gay

A gay faculty member writes about what it's like to be teaching at a Christian college at a time that many such institutions are seeking exemptions from anti-bias laws.

Productivity or Sexism?

Study raises questions about why women are less likely than men to earn tenure at research universities. Hint: It's not research output.

The Opposite of Helicopter Parents

Professors complain about hovering moms and dads, but many educators find that this isn't an issue for first-generation students, who need more parental involvement.
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The Age(ism) of Diversity

It's time for colleges to admit that they don't seriously consider older applicants for faculty jobs -- and then to start hiring talented academics older than 40, writes Robert J. McKee.

Still Exempt From Title IX

Congress gave the service academies a pass before they enrolled women. 35 years -- and numerous reports about sexual assault later -- why is exemption still there?

Educated and Religious

Research finds that, starting with those born in the 1970s, people with college degrees are more likely than others to have religious identification.

Names, Symbols and Race

U. of Mississippi considers implications of its 'Ole Miss' name, its racial history and what steps will promote inclusiveness.
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It's the Faculty's Job, Too

The career center can't do it all -- professors in liberal arts fields must also take responsibility for their students' job prospects, Patricia Okker argues.