Faculty Issues

Scott McLemee reviews some forthcoming titles -- hypertopical and otherwise -- about which readers might want to know.

Medieval studies groups say a major conference is trying to limit the number of diverse voices and topics. The debate is part of a bigger fight over whether medieval studies should remain a fundamentally European field.

Images, sounds, videos, virtual reality and the many means by which we can alter our state of mind may compete for our time and attention, writes Frank H. Wu, but the pages of a good book give -- and demand from -- us much more.

University is supposed to abide by standards requiring honesty and integrity. But is it in compliance after revealing that its business school lied for years to get higher rankings? U.S. News also seeks more information.

Facing a budget cut and clogged general education courses, Stephen F. Austin optimized its course schedule to add faculty lines that paid for themselves, and then some.

Authors discuss their new book that suggests most colleges can do more to diversify their faculties.

The best college teaching has always included both rational argument and emotional insight -- a combination that is more crucial than ever in classrooms today, argues John R. Swallow.

Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with a Marquette professor in a widely followed case involving academic freedom and professional responsibilities toward students.