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The Pervasiveness of Manels in Higher Education
There's no excuse for an all-male panel
Privilege, Guilt, Responsibility, and Contingent Labor
Two articles caught my attention. I wanted to see what I could make of them.
The Assumption that Online Teaching is Cheaper
Online education, costs and the OPM debate.
Chicago’s New Black Lesbian Mayor and the Power/Privilege/Oppression Paradigm
Does the power, privilege and oppression paradigm actually hurt the people it is supposed to be helping?
Purpose as Well as Paycheck
A new report from Gallup and Bates College shows most students want to find a sense of purpose in their work, but they aren't always succeeding.
Public Scholar, Beware
Do what you can to minimize the risks and maximize the opportunities of entering the public sphere, advises Helene Meyers, who offers recommendations.
An Asset Perspective on First-Gen Students
A necessary recognition of very real challenges facing such students should be balanced with helping them express the distinctive knowledge and skills they bring to college, argues William G. Durden.
Supporting First-Generation Students
Alecea Standlee recommends some policies and practices that college administrators and faculty members should consider to help such students succeed.