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Ethical College Admissions: Kathmandu and Tyler Too
The scandal involving the treatment of students from Nepal is among the worst in college admissions, writes Jim Jump.
In the Fall
Scott McLemee explores the connections between various books forthcoming from scholarly presses.
From Austerity to Attacks on Scholars
Dana Cloud examines the neoliberal academy in the age of Trump, arguing that the recent bullying is, in fact, closely tied to other long-term attempts to minimize the critical potential of universities.
Psychology and Free Speech
There are no good alternatives to free expression, write Wendy M. Williams and Stephen J. Ceci, who draw on their recent research on bias and reasoning to suggest paths forward for higher education.
Bright Lines Between Traditional Degrees and Microcredentials
As colleges respond to student needs with shorter-term credentials, we should be transparent about what they represent and how they differ from degrees, Scott Greenberg writes.
What Really Makes a ‘High-Impact' Practice High Impact?
A recent study questioning the value of such practices mistakenly assumes that just making them available suffices. How they are implemented is crucial, George Kuh and Jillian Kinzie write.
Not a Magic Number
As colleges embrace 15 to Finish strategies to bolster completion, we must not create a situation where part-time students become even more likely to drop out, argues Karen Stout.
Ethical College Admissions: Identifying Potential
Jim Jump considers how the National Football League and top colleges identify talent.