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Understanding the Class of 2015
Immersing himself in admissions work and meeting his university's future students gave Professor Russell Olwell deeper appreciation for his non-flagship college's "access" mission, he writes.
Of Ideal Teachers, Part 2
But another kind of teacher, the artist, shows us how to see, and some of the most interesting are those...
Tenure and the Unspoken Rules
A newly tenured professor, having crossed the great divide, shares some tips for those hoping to follow.
Learning From Tragedy
Shelton L. Williams, who experienced the previous worst massacre on an American campus 40 years ago, discusses the implications of the Virginia Tech shootings.
Of Ideal Teachers, Part 1
My acquaintance Chaz and I were imagining an ideal teacher. Actually, we’d been talking about the future, when I intend...
Beach Blanket Bingo
Looking for a brief holiday from total seriousness? Scott McLemee checks into some good destinations for a mental vacation.
Dying to Teach
Jeffrey Berman always encourages "risky writing" by students -- and explains what happened when he shared with them the most personal of works he could have written.
Don't Be Afraid of Committees
People often ask me why I serve on so many committees. I usually tell them a story about my grandfather...