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Questions, Anger and Dissent on Ethics Study
The day after a controversial report on working with the military is released, anthropologists consider whether it went far enough. Many don't think so.
A More Meaningful Default Rate
Congress's proposed change in how student loan defaults are measured would raise rates and most likely toughen scrutiny of for-profit colleges.
Assessment From the Faculty Point of View
Anthropologists say professors should stop looking at measuring outcomes as an external threat and start taking ownership of the process.
Hype vs. Reality in Arabic Enrollment Boom
While numbers are up, instructors are in short supply, raising questions about the quality of instruction and viability of moving students to advanced levels.
On the Brink of Bankruptcy
Down a lot of students and a couple million dollars, a progressive California college considers its options.
Spray-Painting Pynchon
Vandalism or clarion call? The University of California at Santa Barbara discovers a postmodern surprise all over campus after Thanksgiving break.
Ethics and Engagement With the Military
Panel of anthropologists rejects idea of trying to bar scholars from working with security and intelligence agencies, but calls for more awareness of risks.