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Dealing With Dysfunction
Dysfunctional departments don’t serve students, faculty members or the institution well, writes Ellen de Graffenreid, who gives some pointers on how to make sure yours isn’t one of them.
Innovative Teachers for Tomorrow’s Careers
Our nation needs strong teachers in every math and science classroom, writes E. Gordon Gee, but too few STEM experts choose to apply their talents to this important career path.
Do We Need a New Model for Academic Publishing?
UVenus writers respond to the recent controversies related to academic publishing.
A Public Domain Primer for Graduate Students
Some guidelines for using materials in the public domain.
The Quality of Life Bonus of Academics Flying Less Than Other Professionals
The agony of airports and the joy of staying home.
Troubling Times for Internationalization in Hungary
It is important to investigate the threat to Hungarian higher education and find ways to support the students and faculty working to preserve academic freedom.
Ethical College Admissions: Did ‘Turning the Tide’ Make a Difference?
Two years after a report called for major changes in college admissions, Jim Jump is looking for evidence that it made a difference.
Leadership Matters for Transfer Success
Community college and university presidents must lead the way in improving transfer student success, write Robert Templin and K. C. Deane.