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A Critique of Pure BS
Scott McLemee takes a look at something more often practiced than theorized.
Missing the Mark: Graduation Rates and University Performance
In the quest to measure university performance, both for valid or other reasons, we often latch on to statistics in...
A Simple Fix for Student Aid
The federal system for determining students' financial needs is a complicated mess that deters low-income families. Ellen Frishberg's solution offers better information, not more money.
Cafeteria Style
"You're too young to know about the cafeterias," said Julius Jacobson. "The cafeterias were wonderful," said Phyllis Jacobson. "There's nothing...
The Stealth Curriculum
KC Johnson wants colleges to resist a new push to reform "liberal education."
Free Refills
As Scott McLemee introduces his new column, he feels a little bit like the fictional German philosopher created by Thomas Carlyle.
Against Syllabi
Beware the power of the syllabus, warns Terry Caesar. It defines not only the course, but also the role of the professor.