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Perkins, Pell and Chevron Deference
Applying standards developed for degree programs to short-term certificates pretty much requires revisiting those standards. I foresee confusion.
‘She’s Too Educated’: An Unacceptable Disqualifier for Credentialed Black Women
Talented Black professionals too frequently encounter resistance from white people at the epicenter of power who look for a reason—really, any reason—to not hire someone Black.
How One Scholar Is Fighting for Democracy On and Off Campus
The Public Scholar speaks with Jonathan Becker, a professor of political studies and the director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College about his work to protect student voting rights.
Repeated Sexist Disregard for Women’s Championships
None of the athletes who won medals for Team USA deserve to have sexism minimize their accomplishments.
Robot Overlords and Red Herrings
The key issue is power. Get that right and the bots may serve a useful purpose. Get that wrong and the viral memo may prove prophetic.
What Oklahoma’s Tenure Ban Got Wrong
By bypassing the Legislature, Governor Stitt denied Oklahomans a meaningful conversation about tenure’s role in their public colleges and universities.
The Racialization of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s 960 SAT Score
Rebukes of his remarks were swift and strong, especially on conservative news channels and social media—and had an especially racial aspect.