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Leaving So Soon?
Why are growing numbers of presidential tenures short-lived, asks Clara M. Lovett, and what can we learn from them?
Why University Presidents Are (and Aren’t) Losing Their Jobs
A key common problem in the recent string of presidential resignations involves a lack of shared governance, argues William G. Tierney.
Blockchain Pixie Dust
Jonathan A. Poritz warns that colleges and universities should not rush too quickly to embrace the new technology for distributed public ledgers on the internet.
The Question of Deplorable Snowflakes
Scott Dalrymple considers the gap between anti-intellectualism and higher education, and how to bridge it.
Anatomy of a Smear
Scholars should speak out against those who have weaponized the language of “safety,” “security,” “acknowledgment” and “inclusion” to silence anyone who disagrees with them, argues Peter Wood.
Ethical College Admissions: Test Recycling
The greatest threat to the SAT is test security, writes Jim Jump.
Ronell's Complaint
Avital Ronell's new book, Complaint, is not really about the recent harassment case, writes Scott McLemee. At the same time, it’s not exactly not about it.
A #MeTooSociology Reckoning
The case of Michael Kimmel, argue Kris Macomber and Matt Ezzell, raises two crucial questions: What makes holding powerful men accountable so difficult, and where do we go from here?