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A Civil Society and the Controversies Within It
What are the challenges in conducting civil conversations on controversial subjects on college campuses today -- and at summits meant to address just that issue?
The 'Double Hit' on Women's Salaries
Surveys abound showing that women in academe (and the rest of society) earn less than men. Likewise theories abound for...
'Multiple Intelligences' at 25
The push toward group assignments. The rise of portfolios to document student progress. The backlash against the SAT and standardized...
Mid-Level Administrators' Salaries Up 3.9%
The median salary for mid-level administrators increased 3.9 percent in 2007-8, according to a report released today by the College...
See Ben Stein's Movie
Historically, if a front in the culture wars didn't originate on a college campus, its battles eventually reached the ivory...
Not So Free Speech in Campus Governance
Faculty groups fear federal court decision endangers the right of professors at public institutions to speak out on matters of campus policy.
U.S. Proposes New Rules on Student Privacy
Guidelines would give college administrators more latitude in releasing information when they fear for students' health and safety.