Filter & Sort
Whose Music Theory?
A 20-minute plenary talk boils over into music theory's biggest imbroglio in years. Allegations of anti-Black bias and anti-Semitism fly.
‘Going to the Mat’ Over Diversity Training
Political science professor at Converse College says he's facing termination for refusing to complete two diversity and antibias training modules.
U.S. and ‘Them’
A leading voice on welfare reform is accused of racism after he publishes an article linking poverty to "culture." Journal faces calls for retraction.
Canceling Emeritus
San Diego State considers a policy on revoking emeritus status when retired professors hurt the university's reputation.
Mounting Faculty Concerns About the Fall Semester
Professors across institutions increasingly wave red flags about the private and public health implications of default face-to-face instruction come fall, along with a lack of shared decision making in staffing and teaching decisions.
Opinion
Protecting Academic Freedom in the Black Lives Matter Era
Faculty often fail to rally behind colleagues who buck the conventional wisdom, argues Jonathan Zimmerman, citing the recent case of a professor who criticized the BLM movement.
Academic Freedom for American College's China Program
Faculty at Franklin & Marshall College raised concerns about faculty oversight and academic freedom for a planned program in Shanghai for Chinese students who can't come to campus.
IP Problems
Copyright ownership concerns abound in the rapid shift to remote instruction.