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Writing the Book on Clickers
Author of Teaching With Classroom Response Systems discusses the way a popular technology is changing instruction.
In Whose Interest?
Scholarly groups line up against open access legislation, but anthropologists ask whether researchers' views are being represented.
Opinion
A Dish Best Served Cold
Shakespeare wrote one of the most savage plays in the canon. Scott McLemee visits the dark side.
Catholic U. Pushes Homer; Faculty Say D'oh!
Catholic University of America may soon have a new freshman curriculum, which some critics say amounts to a new commandment...
Creating a National Voice for Adjuncts
Leaders from a variety of institutions and organizations hope to establish advocacy group with sole focus on those off the tenure track.
Pirates vs. University Presses
Entire scholarly books are starting to appear -- without permission -- on Web sites that flaunt their violation of traditional copyright laws.
The New Reverse Transfer
Part of the enrollment boom at community colleges comes from those who have left four-year institutions. Their choices -- surprising to some -- are saving money and may improve their odds at earning bachelor's degrees.
The Buzz and Spin on 3-Year Degrees
Idea of shaving a year off of college completion time gains attention. Some see ideal way to cut costs for students and institutions, others see a gimmick, and -- to date -- students haven't embraced it.