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On Proper Objects of Study
A recent report on the humanities criticizes the distortion of scholarship in the service of political goals. Other disciplines would like a word.
Friday Fragments
History is cunning, Michigan’s grading experiment and first job experiences.
It’s My Birthday and I’ll Take Off if I Want To
Flexible and shortened schedules—birthday leave, summer Fridays, even the four-day week—aren’t just nice perks. They’re simple, low-cost ways to decrease burnout and show employees they are valued.
With Tenure, You Can Only Be Terminated for Cause. What Does That Mean?
Just cause is at the core of tenure protections, but it’s hard to understand. Here’s how to think about what just cause does and doesn’t cover.
Before Your Campus Cuts an Olympic Sport, Consider the Bigger Picture
Decisions to cut nonrevenue sports could cost colleges in enrollment—and the U.S. in medals come Los Angeles in 2028.
Thoughts on My Daughter’s First Day of School
A scheduling conflict with a department meeting led me to wonder, why do I instinctually want to put work first?
If Bernie and Bannon Can Ally, Maybe There’s Hope for Higher Ed
Coalition building between faculty and administrators could now be a matter of survival.
College Affordability’s Hidden Variable
Credit evaluation in admissions supports affordability.