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Lessons of the Salaita Affair
When departments hire outside their areas of expertise, criticism can be no surprise, writes Cary Nelson.
Without a Staff, Does a University Press Exist?
U of Akron denies killing off its press, even though the university eliminated the jobs of all employees. Many are dubious.
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Going Online, Being Digital
After more than 25 years of technology-enabled education, college leaders are shifting their focus to how digital technology can improve learning of all kinds, Peter Stokes argues.
Cuts in Adjuncts' Pay and Raises for All Others
Florida SouthWestern's salary decisions raise questions about equity between part-time and full-time faculty.
Politics of Pell for Prisoners
Obama administration confirms its pilot program to offer Pell Grants to some prisoners is coming this Friday, and some Republican opposition is already forming.
Targeted for Tweets
A professor is speaking out against a Fox News report about months-old tweets that she says prompted a flood of hate mail and unfairly characterized her positions.
The Case for Striking Back
A study by a Chapman University professor suggests instructors could actually help students by defending their record on RateMyProfessors.com.
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On the Verge of De-Extinction
Coming soon to an ecosystem near you: cloned mammoths, dodoes, and other long-dead beasts. Or semi-cloned, anyway. Scott McLemee learns the difference.