Faculty

Spurred by cost savings and the increasing migration to digital books, many universities are closing brick-and-mortar bookstores.

Brown professors are divided over a proposed interdisciplinary research center. Some doubt it would really represent a wide range of perspectives.

It calls for all colleges to release information on student enrollment, persistence, transfer and completion measures for all programs and degree levels.

Philosopher’s comments about pedophilia get him suspended from SUNY Fredonia. Some academics object, but others suggest there are limits to free expression and that Stephen Kershnar crossed them.

Amelia Parnell explains why nearly everyone in higher education can contribute to important conversations about data and analysis to help students and improve institutions.

Scott McLemee reviews Rebecca R. Falkoff’s Possessed: A Cultural History of Hoarding.

By Scott McLemee

Professors in Oregon push for gender-neutral titles for retired faculty members. The idea has traction, although there’s debate about just what to call these professors instead of “emeritus” and “emerita.”