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What Does the AAUP’s 1915 Declaration Really Say?
Not what John Tomasi claims it does.
Favorite Aphorisms From Readers
But have you tried trying?
Everything Is Not Fine
People hear “wellness” and think yoga, meditation and deep breathing. They say, “Everything is fine!” and go on pretending. It’s time to get honest about both.
No Carrots and No Sticks?
The Education Secretary has called on higher ed leaders to declare how they plan to rebuild public trust. But the sector has reason to read between the lines.
Vanderbilt’s Board Declares War Against Academic Freedom
A new policy punishes faculty for speech the trustees deem strays from the core purpose of the university.
From Knowledge Building to Wisdom Building in Higher Education
In years gone by, we said that students went to college to gather knowledge. Now, college is appropriately expected to be much more about building wisdom.
“She Shouldn’t Have Worn a Skirt”
Re-examining my irritation with Girls and women.
