Faculty

Michigan colleges are assigning the hiring and payment of adjuncts to a third-party company. Administrators say it's a win-win, but adjunct advocates say it's a worrisome trend.

Time to degree for Ph.D.s in languages and literature needs to get much shorter, but the size of programs shouldn't shrink, writes Russell A. Berman.

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As more states recognize gay marriage, universities consider whether to keep policies created to help same-sex partners who couldn't marry. And in states that still don't recognize gay marriage, some public colleges are starting to offer new benefits.

Self-publishing is still rare for academics. But a few scholars are trying it out.

As the Education Department has stepped up its enforcement of campus safety rules over the past four years, colleges have continued to be successful in getting their Clery Act fines reduced.

By staying on the sidelines, colleges and professors of liberal arts and sciences have helped teacher education go off track. It's time for them to get more involved, writes Stephen Mucher.

By Stephen Mucher

Cliffton Price considers the work adjuncts are asked to do after their courses (and compensation) are over.

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