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Why States Shouldn't Accredit
In my work as Oregon’s college evaluator, I am often asked why state approval is not "as good as accreditation"...
Beyond Busy
Bruce G. Murphy says students and professors need to reclaim time -- and that to do that, we need to rethink the purpose of a college education.
Proving the Critics' Case
Inside Higher Ed recently reported on four University of Pittsburgh professors critiquing the latest survey suggesting ideological one-sidedness in the...
Believing in Parking
Terry Caesar reviews the real hierarchy on campuses -- at least for those who drive to work.
10 Reasons
Cary Nelson offers a list of the real fears that administrators have about the unionization of graduate students.
Students Read Less. Should We Care?
Declining interest in literature may signal trouble for the humanities and social sciences. But maybe it doesn't, argues John V. Lombardi.
Indestructible Student Relationships
Shari Wilson wonders why so many of the couples and friendships she sees involve one member being dragged down academically.
A Better Way to Evaluate Colleges
Jake B. Schrum offers some methods -- other than U.S. News rankings -- of examining liberal arts institutions.