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When Latina Student Wrote 'Hence,' Her Professor Assumed Plagiarism
Blog post called “Academia, Love Me Back” raises concerns about stereotypes and inclusivity.
Opinion
What Do Our Athletes Really Learn?
Intercollegiate athletics programs, which are only justifiable on our campuses if they can offer significant learning experiences, should be assessed for their educational impact, argues Michael G. Bowen.
New Programs: Water Policy, Public Administration, Fermentation Science, Hospitality, Computer Engineering, Music, Nursing Education, Public Safety
East Central University, in Oklahoma, is starting a master’s program on water policy. New York University is adding a social...
Opinion
The Fuss
How can professors best introduce provocative material in the classroom in an age of trigger warnings, microaggressions and tweeting? Michael Bugeja tackles the issue.
Opinion
Achieving Lasting Impact
While colleges throughout the nation are expanding civic engagement opportunities for students, Julie E. Wollman questions whether the current efforts are working as well as hoped.
Opinion
Empowering Change Makers
Now is the time to identify how to inspire young people to tackle the grand challenges of the 21st century, writes the White House's Tom Kalil.
Opinion
Should Students Major in What They Love?
When we advise students about their academic pathways, we must understand diverse students’ practical concerns as well as their distinct cultural value systems, argues June Y. Chu.
Not in My Classroom
Advice from consultant, including that to limit courses with high failure rates, is unwelcome to Illinois State professors. But the university and the consultant say their focus is student success, not student smooth sailing.