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Threat to Faculty Unions
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear case that could effectively make dues optional for professors at public colleges and universities.
Online Classmates or Bystanders?
A study on bystander behavior and cyberbullying raises questions about student behavior in large online courses.
Newly Tenured ... at Coker, Juniata, Marist, Northeastern Illinois, Winthrop
The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges and universities: Coker College Margaret Godbey, English Juniata College...
The Professor Who Wasn't Fired
Twitter exploded late Tuesday with reports that the U of Memphis had fired a black female sociologist attacked for her comments about white people. The reports were false, but did the university's actions make it look like she'd been fired?
Still Out of a Job
Northwest Nazarene stands behind elimination of job of tenured theologian, but will let him teach part-time for a few years. His supporters believe he is being punished for views on evolution and other issues.
Opinion
The Social Impact of Humanities 'Inventions'
At a time when many are questioning the value of humanities scholarship, the Supreme Court ruling on right to marriage shows the creative impact of such research, Johann Neem writes.
Watered-Down Gen Ed for Engineers?
Critics say proposed changes to accreditation standards for general education dilute the competencies that give U.S.-trained students a competitive edge. Accreditor, meanwhile, says new standards will lead to easier assessment of outcomes and more innovation in teaching.
Scrutiny for Campuses in China
At congressional hearing, officials at American institutions operating in China say that academic freedom is preserved.