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Union Democracy for Some?
Some adjuncts are angry over decision by CUNY faculty union to exclude them from voting on resolution about controversial curricular changes.
Defining Incompetence
Faculty members at Brooklyn Law School raise the alarm about the board's decision to expand the reasons why a tenured professor can have his or her contract terminated.
Motivation and Student Success
New study suggests that the reasons students seek a higher education can have a big impact on their grades and likelihood of staying enrolled.
Digital Public Library of America
Making books, artwork, and historical documents of all kinds universally available for free is a great ambition. Scott McLemee thinks the job will require a little more, though.
Tackling the Cap
More institutions limit adjuncts' hours in anticipation of federal guidelines, but advocacy groups warn that such moves are premature.
A First for the Israel Boycott?
The general membership of the Association for Asian American Studies unanimously approves a resolution endorsing the boycott of Israeli universities.
Voting With No Confidence
As the number of faculty votes of dissatisfaction with university administrators rises, the influence of such votes seems to wane.
Bad Precedent or Unique Case?
Supreme Court rejects U. of Oregon appeal on suit by former graduate student. Higher ed groups believe ruling left standing endangers academic freedom in doctoral education, but ex-student's lawyer disagrees.