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An Adjunct's Novel
Some years back, faculty activists started talking about adjuncts as "freeway flyers" to reflect how they had to drive from...
A Death Benefit Lives On
Facing a retiree uproar, Dartmouth backtracks on plan to eliminate an unusual payout to the families of deceased employees.
Shutdown Shot Down
An attempt to discourage social media use at Harrisburg U. runs up against students and faculty determined to get their fix.
Opinion
The Bookworm Turns
Will getting an e-reader change your life? Scott McLemee takes one step forward, two steps back....
'When College Is Not the Best Time'
We've all heard the clichéd description of college as "the best years of your life." For those of us whose...
Raising the Bar
California's community colleges toughen graduation requirements. Some see changes as overdue; others fear standards are too high.
'The iConnected Parent'
With the start of a new academic year -- and a new crop of freshmen leaving home for the first...
Wikipedia for Credit
While many professors still distrust the popular encyclopedia, some have joined a new effort in which they will work with students to improve entries.