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Humanities Ph.D. in 4 Years
As graduate programs fend off cuts elsewhere, U. of Colorado introduces doctorate in German studies that seeks to halve time to degree and prepare students for academic and non-academic careers.
Opinion
Old-School Publishing
Greedy publishers, overworked scholars, unnecessary books and too much hype...Scott McLemee reports on academic publishing, circa 1600.
Taking a Stand
Should college faculties ever vote to take collective stands on political issues? A debate at William Mitchell raises the question.
Andrew Delbanco's 'College'
In a new book, higher-ed thinker tackles difficult questions about the future of college in America.
'The Black Campus Movement'
New book aims to put the fight for black studies departments and cultural centers in a broader historical context.
Credit Hour (Still) Rules
Despite conventional wisdom, Western Governors U. did not earn approval to award federal aid by directly assessing how much students learned. It ties student outcomes to the credit hour (though not to seat time).
Collective Donating
Nearly 30 percent of the operating budget of the Teaching Academy at New Mexico State University comes from money donated by faculty members.
It’s a Pleasure
As the academic year winds down, it's a great time to remind students of the joys of (unassigned) reading, writes Melissa Ballard.