Opinion

This entry profiles Amsterdam’s plans to establish a Third University, deemed Amsterdam Metropolitan Solutions, that is designed to attract foreign universities.

Talk about fundamental changes is well and good, but colleges can and should adopt proven reforms (expanding access to bottleneck courses, lowering textbook costs) right now, write Gene Hickok and Tom Shaver.

Academics all stand to gain if they become better skilled at talking about their work with non-academics, writes Katrina Gulliver.

Consulting is oftentimes an exercise in troubleshooting or problem solving.

The academic online community and mainstream news outlets alike have been abuzz with commentary on the frightening state of job security in academia, illuminated most clearly in the plight of the adjunct. As someone working the adjunct professor “gig,” I feel compelled to speak out.

Waiting lists, revenue, Pluto and more....

The Pew Internet and American Life project has just published a report on “Civic Engagement in the Digital Age" that made me think about how students approach research.

Netflix's 11 page Long Term View document, posted on its Investor Relations page, is worth investing the time it takes to read.