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Boycott Battles
A growing chorus of university chiefs condemns American Studies Association for endorsing boycott of Israeli universities, but at some campuses, the presidential statements have been a source of tension.
Raising the Bar on Faculty
Judge upholds new Florida rules that would link evaluation of professors to such factors as learning gains and job placement.
Opinion
A Dangerous Policy
The new Kansas rules on social media take away professors' First Amendment rights, in part by grossly misapplying Supreme Court rulings, writes Frank D. LoMonte.
Not in Our Name
When the Trinity College (Connecticut) president released a statement denouncing the American Studies Association's endorsement of an academic boycott of Israel, faculty pushed back. UPDATE: Other faculty members issue letter attacking the boycott.
The Non-Boycott of Israeli Science
Amid growing boycott movement in the humanities, Israeli international scientific collaboration is robust.
Principles of Transparency
Four publishing associations join forces to combat the rise of illegitimate open-access journals.
Not-So-Final Exam
What if a professor gives a test and accidentally gives out the answers -- but only to some students?
Fireable Tweets
Months after a professor's comments on Twitter set off a controversy, Kansas Board of Regents adopts policy on when professors and other employees can be fired for "improper use of social media."