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Digital Masonry

A French theorist and a North American historian respond very differently to the digital age. Scott McLemee reports.

How Not to Respond to Virginia Tech - II

Many of the quick fixes being promoted by pundits and others will not prevent future tragedies, and will shift needed funds away from mental health needs, writes Brett A. Sokolow.

How Not to Respond to Virginia Tech - I

Beware of policies that add to the stigma facing students with mental illness or to the barriers to their educations, writes Karen Bower.

Balancing Fundamental Tensions

Daniel H. Weiss considers some of the key questions facing liberal arts colleges -- and all of higher education.

Good at Reviewing Books But Not Each Other

Steven J. Bell critiques his fellow librarians on the state of their profession's debates (or lack thereof).

Don't Scrap Top 10% Plans

All Texas parents keep a watchful eye on their progeny's performance in high school, knowing that a "top 10 percent"...

Critical Mass

If college leaders want to learn how to recruit female scientists, they might want to visit the U. of Maryland-Baltimore County.

The Feds Are Coming, The Feds Are Coming!

The best way to ward off government-imposed accountability is for higher education leaders to do the job themselves, argues Richard Hersh.