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What Said Said
A landmark of postcolonial studies gets tough treatment in a new book. Scott McLemee interviews the author.
The Failure of Critical Thinking
Flawed reports about the admissions practices of elite universities -- and higher education's defensive response to them -- don't help improve access, John V. Lombardi writes.
Thinking About Students as Workers
John Marsh writes that professors may be bosses more than they realize or like to admit.
How a Plan Evolved
Michael Bérubé discusses the thinking behind an MLA committee's new approach to tenure and scholarship -- and urges departments to take the reform ideas seriously.
2 Million Pell Grants: Any Takers?
Our intrepid columnist Wick Sloane nearly testified before the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday. Does almost only count in horseshoes and hand grenades?
Beyond the Context of No Context
George Trow, who died last month, lived to see his worst fears about the media confirmed. Scott McLemee revisits his legacy.
Don't Tell Me What I Said. I Know What I Meant
Talking and barriers to communication are not new topics for deans. We receive lots of opportunities for help with this...
Sit in My Chair
Ralph E. Luker considers the recent round of controversies over endowed professorships.