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We faculty members are capable of both intellectual rigor and self-serving small-mindedness, astounding courage and craven pettiness. We are and are not special, writes Kathryn D. Blanchard.

We would do well to replace them with more tangible queries about teaching and mentoring, argues Alex Small.

The policies deserve a careful look, writes Jim Jump.

While the respect due to all people should never be compromised, academic freedom should be restricted only with the greatest caution, if ever, write 12 leading scholars.

Scott McLemee reviews Gary Roth's The Educated Underclass: Students and Social Mobility.

Boards of trustees at higher education institutions around the nation should be more diverse when it comes to generational representation, argues James L. Anderson.

Trying to understand this growing presence on campuses? Tim Renick and Drew Magliozzi explain key terms and why they matter.

Robert F. Smith's generous gift to Morehouse College graduates was certainly important and groundbreaking, but many deserving students don't even make it to graduation, writes Elwood L. Robinson.