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Why We Need Better Data on Faculty Diversity
Institutions need better data on faculty backgrounds, their experiences and working conditions, and (in)equities in measures of success, Laura W. Perna writes.
Why Would Anyone Want to Be a Journal Editor?
Wayne Journell explains why, despite the opportunity costs, there are some real rewards for taking on this type of work and describes some of the qualities of successful editors.
The New Writing Advice
Two new writing advice books significantly engage the context and the positions from which we write.
Student Loans, Basic Needs and the Public Good
Discussion of student loans and state disinvestment, for-profit institutions, basic needs, the public good, and equity.
How to Improve College Teaching in 2023
Six new year’s resolutions every college instructor should keep.
Ethical College Admissions: ‘I Am Not a Robot’
Jim Jump considers the issues raised by ChatGPT for the admissions essay.
Students: Just Say No to Remedial Classes
In light of research showing traditional remediation is ineffective, community college students should stand up and refuse remedial course placements, Maggie P. Fay writes.