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How to Succeed in Publishing Without Really Trying
With apologies to C.S. Lewis, Bryn Geffert and the characters he channels explore the landscape of open-access publishing.
Delicious Ambiguity
Mark Salisbury explains why he views the role of institutional research and assessment not as fact finding but as something much less certain.
Research or Public Relations?
A recent report suggesting that college graduates have largely weathered the poor economy is flawed and more promotional than scholarly, write Richard Vedder and Daniel Garrett.
A More Perfect Union?
A new book by the eminent philosopher Jürgen Habermas shows signs of political frustration. Scott McLemee shares his pain.
Teaching to Fail
Edward Burger shares an unusual approach he has taken to show students how great ideas are really created -- and how they can learn through their mistakes.
Counterpoint: Financial Aid Transparency
Contrary to a previous essay, campus financial aid administrators believe award letters can be improved and students better informed about the price of higher education, writes Justin Draeger.
Shopping Around
Some colleges are resisting the Education Department's new "Shopping Sheet." That's a mistake, writes Rachel Fishman, because it helps students and parents compare true costs of college.
Milton Friedman -- Student Aid Progressive?
The late economist is far more heralded by conservatives than liberals, but he advocated an income-based approach to student aid far more radical than the Obama administration's, writes Alex Holt.