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Court Strikes Down 'Overbroad' Harassment Policy
A federal appeals court on Monday declared Temple University's now-abandoned sexual harassment policy unconstitutional -- and it did so in...
Keys to Hiring Women in Science
New research examines relationship between specific practices by search committee and odds of female finalists or hires.
Us vs. Them in Academe
What do administrators think about professors? That they should be move involved in campus governance, but lack the knowledge and perspective to do so, survey finds.
Legacy Admits: More Money, Lower Scores
Analysis suggests extent of advantages of alumni children doesn't necessarily extend to ability to ace courses as college freshmen.
Equipping Community Colleges' New Leaders
It is well-established that the higher education work force is aging, particularly in the upper/senior ranks of both faculty and...
Private Colleges, Serious About Assessment
Professors and administrators from dozens of independent colleges gather to share advice -- and their concerns -- about using the Collegiate Learning Assessment effectively.
Sociology's Crime Problem
At one large public university, more than 600 undergraduates are currently classified as sociology majors. Students pick among five concentrations...