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The Adjunct's Moment of Truth
Like most of us who work in higher education, I really don’t have the time, or the courage, to be...
A Call for Change, From Within
As member of the Spellings Commission, Robert Zemsky generally defended higher ed. His new book backs panel's diagnosis that problems are severe -- but promises more thoughtful prescription than the commission offered.
'Harlem vs. Columbia University'
In 1968 and 1969, students at Columbia University protested against a number of the university’s policies and plans, accusing the...
Getting Rid of an Adjunct
When a university and its alumni association get in a fight, it may be dangerous to be off the tenure track, and an active alumnus.
Textbook Bonanza
News abounds about bookstores and other providers (on ground and virtual): reunification at Barnes & Noble, infusion for Academos, expansion for free textbook initiative.
'Academic Lives'
When professors publish their memoirs, what do their stories say about themselves, the state of academe, and their disciplines? These...
The Challenge of Comparability
Another higher ed accountability system starts today, breaking new ground in examining program-level learning outcomes. Like others, it is constrained by concerns about disclosure and competition.
Getting Out of Grading
Duke's Cathy Davidson, calling the current process "meaningless" and "superficial," decides to turn evaluations over to her students.