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'Locus of Authority'
New book from William Bowen and Eugene Tobin argues for more effective, nimble and collaborative approach to institutional decision-making, saying new models of shared governance are needed. Some of the authors' suggestions are sure to be controversial.
Suspended for Blogging
The Marquette U. professor who criticized a TA's teaching on his personal blog is suspended, pending a university investigation into his conduct.
Law School Trigger Warnings?
Professor sets off debate by writing that student requests to avoid discussions on rape law are limiting important parts of legal education. Some faculty say that they don't avoid the topic, but handle discussions in different ways than they do other subjects.
BDS Movement Survives Challenge
At American Anthropological Association’s meeting, members reject resolution opposing the academic boycott of Israel and approve a measure condemning police brutality.
Anthropologists and Israel
At the American Anthropological Association's annual meeting, momentum builds in favor of a boycott of Israeli universities.
Ethics Lesson
Marquette TA becomes focus of debate for telling a student his facts criticizing gay marriage were incorrect. Critics say she squelched a student's view, but many academics say she's become a target just for doing her job.
Apparent Win for Adjunct With a Past
U. of Illinois board issues statement creating a path for James Kilgore -- who served prison time for his activities with the Symbionese Liberation Army -- to resume teaching.
(Non) Peer Review
Should a university president share concerns about a faculty study? Should such issues be raised after private emails from business leaders attacking the research?