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Critiquing, Defending Academic BS
Composition scholars consider whether their language and tone alienate the public -- or raise tough issues.
Black (Immigrant) Admissions Edge
First or second generation African Americans found to be much more likely than other black students -- and more likely than white students -- to attend selective colleges.
On Mental Health, an Online Tool
Imagine a computer simulation where the goal is to identify and refer mentally distressed students. How to train the "gatekeepers?"
College of DuPage Policy Criticized by 2 Faculty Groups
A proposed overhaul of regulations at the College of DuPage has been softened since its release generated intense controversy at...
French Philosopher of Science Wins Templeton Prize
A French scholar who studied the philosophical implications of quantum physics was awarded the 2009 Templeton Prize on Monday. Bernard...
ACE Offers Guidance on Military Transfer Credits
The American Council on Education on Monday published guidance designed to help military veterans understand the system by which colleges...
Lawmaker Seeks to Exempt Creation Institute From State Rules
A year after Texas higher education officials declined to approve a proposed master's degree to be offered by the Institute...
Read Their Lips: No New Tenure
In one-sided vote, board of Kentucky's community college system decides not to offer tenure to new faculty hires.