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The 21st Century's J.D.
Whether it is San Bernardino or Sandy Hook, the Sept. 11 attacks or urban police shootings, a certain (perhaps surprising) academic field is the glue that tries to keep people’s lives together, argues John L. Jackson Jr.
Computer Science as Liberal Arts 'Enabler'
Liberal arts colleges are increasingly exploring interdisciplinary connections to find a place for computer science on their campuses.
No More 8 A.M. Classes
A university in Michigan has great news for the bleary-eyed but hopes at least some of them will still get up early.
Professors Can Learn to Be More Effective Instructors
Studies of faculty development efforts at a liberal arts college and a land-grant university suggest the programs can have an impact on student outcomes.
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In Defense of Small Things
When Christopher Schaberg thinks back on his liberal arts education, he sees that the small things often contributed most to his experience.
Professors as Purveyors of Praise
We shouldn't shield students from challenging discussions or material, argues Domenick Scudera, but if we perceive them as being too sensitive, we should teach them how to gain strength -- not scold them for being weak.
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Teaching Ourselves to Teach
College and university faculty members should work with mentors, coaches and colleagues to continually reflect on their own practice of teaching, write Kenneth Sharpe and Elizabeth Bolton.
The Proof Liberal Arts Colleges Need?
Study links certain traits of undergraduate education to success in life: meaningful interaction with professors, studying a variety of fields outside the major and having classroom talks that go to issues of ethics and life.