Faculty

Steven Salaita will not work at the U. of Illinois, trustees confirm Thursday. But they commit to doing the "right thing," possibly in a settlement.

As Berkeley chancellor joins those calling for more civility in academe, faculty critics see an attack on academic freedom.

It's hard to offer meaningful advising to new students before they arrive on campus. But Sewanee says it can be done, with professors making key decisions.

Following a study, scientists call for more attention to sexual harassment and assault prevention at off-campus research sites.

Northeastern U. professors say they were denied tenure due to changing publication standards aimed at upping the university's reputation.

Princeton faculty panel urges end to limit on A-range grades. Wellesley professors publish journal article on unintended negative consequences of strict rules to combat grade inflation.

Among ideas discussed at conference: Free cleaning service or catering help in return for service work and use of paid sick days to care for aging parents.

New handbook on advising sheds light on the more personal, human aspects of the process.

Study finds that the more students engage with faculty members and academics, the more their political views moderate. Student activities are what appear to encourage those already leaning left or right to tilt further.

FOIA requests regarding (another) U. of Virginia professor's research raise questions about email privacy and academic freedom yet again. And this time, the professor happens to be married to the university's president.