Faculty Issues

A San Jose State University student posted his homework online, hoping to show off his code writing skills. When his prof balked, the student fought and San Jose backed him.

The long strike at York University this year, writes Linda Muzzin, challenges everyone in higher education to consider the treatment of non-tenure-track faculty members.

Survey from TIAA-CREF backs anecdotal evidence that economic downturn is leading professors to delay retirement plans.

Purchase of rival that was making inroads in course management systems shakes up the market. Can the industry leader learn from the up-and-comer?

An emerging student group called Youth for Western Civilization opposes "radical multiculturalism," provoking fury on some campuses where the message is viewed as intolerant.

To many academics, the societal benefits of higher education are more than evident. But many others -- including some influential...

Study of community college faculty finds that the lack of benefits is seen by adjuncts as a greater problem than low salaries.

Tenure-track jobs are harder than ever to find, with the economic mess prompting many colleges to grow even more cautious...