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What Can University Presses Do?
Marshall Poe relies on academic publishers and loves the works they produce, but fears they aren't going nearly far enough in recognizing the new realities of the way people read and gather information.
A Simple Solution on Student Loans
Yes, campuses should contain tuition and financial aid should be available. But students have responsibility, too, writes Aaron Broadus: They should choose a college they can afford.
Valuing Diversity of Ideas
Kent John Chabotar wants faculty members and students to be more open to those who disagree with them.
When in Doubt, Investigate
When allegations of wrongdoing emerge, colleges should investigate them aggressively and independently, Scott Coffina writes.
Saying Yes to Cell Phones in Class
Jed Shahar describes how he found educational value in the tool he once held in disdain.
Flunking Out of Clown College
In the debut of a new humor column, Mark J. Drozdowski describes his difficulties training for the circus life.
Lessons From a Strike
Curt Rice considers the incongruities of being a professor on a picket line -- but is also glad to have had the experience.
Liquidity Trap
Zygmunt Bauman's new book discusses education in an age of unrelenting instability. Scott McLemee consults a modern master.