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The Evolution of a Scaled Degree Program
In the first of a three-part series, William Kuskin describes the changes required -- administratively as well as pedagogically -- as his university built an online degree from scratch to serve hundreds of students.
Democratic Values and Local Student Voting
Dave Brinker sheds some light on the current scope of nonresident students’ influence on local elections -- and how it calls us to reflect on the core values of American democratic society and higher education.
Are You Serious About Diversifying Your Faculty and Staff?
If so, then Robert T. Palmer offers some concrete advice.
In the End, Being Ranked Is Better Than Not
Mim L. Runey writes that losing her college's ranking made her realize its importance.
Ethical College Admissions: Rectober
Writing letters of recommendation is a tough but essential part of the job, writes Jim Jump.
Deletable You
Scott McLemee reviews Susan Schneider's Artificial You: AI and the Future of Your Mind.
ALS and the Brain Drain of Higher Education
We can help win the battle against the disease in the classroom with our students, in our research and in our service, writes Dane Ward.
We Must Contemporize the Liberal Arts
It’s not enough to passively continue with the same curriculum and hope that students, their families, politicians and the public at large re-recognize the value in what we do, argues Laura L. Behling.