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What Our Work Is

Laurence Musgrove describes the complicated and ultimately rewarding nature of teaching.

Dishonorable Conduct?

It may not be easy for Harvard to address academic integrity issues raised by a cheating scandal.

Taking a Precarious Stance

Faculty members at National U., none of whom have tenure, say the institution is dealing with its challenges by shutting down shared governance and ignoring their role.

Hour by Hour

The credit hour wasn't supposed to measure learning, for good reason, according to a new report, which recommends how to revise or even drop the standard without leading to abuse.
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Is It History Yet?

Historians discuss the challenge of writing about the recent past. Scott McLemee tries to put things in context.

Pay for Performance

Faculty union at City Colleges of Chicago agrees to unusual, controversial contract, phasing out "step" raises and creating bonuses based on student outcomes.

The Democrats Convene

Gathering in Charlotte attracts representatives from across academe, including two of tonight's speakers.
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Analyzing Penn State

Steve Weinberg, a critic of big-time college football and longtime friend of Graham Spanier, considers two new books on the Sandusky scandal.