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Friday, August 11, 2017


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The Chronicle Review

The Offender premium

By Tom Bartlett

Two students accused Michael Bonesteel of being insensitive, unsupportive, and even violent. Did the art professor get what he deserved — or were the students out to get him?

Teaching

Could Grades Be Counterproductive? premium

By Beckie Supiano

A University of Georgia professor’s offer to change students’ grades upon request raises intriguing questions.

Administration

Purdue Wins State Approval for Controversial Deal With Kaplan U.

By Goldie Blumenstyk

Opposition was not expected from Indiana, and the transaction now moves to the U.S. Education Department for additional review. One outspoken critic outlined his objections in a letter to a top department official.

Campus Speech

An Anti-Hate Group Has This Advice for When the Alt-Right Comes to Campus

By Chris Quintana

The Southern Poverty Law Center lays out some strategies for student activists who want to oppose speakers with racist views but avoid a spectacle on their campuses.


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Lingua Franca

When Will We Talk About the Syllabus?

With the first day of classes around the corner, Anne Curzan explains how our first-day lesson plan can send important messages about the course as a whole.

ProfHacker

The Dark Truth of Email Tips

Jason Jones shares a webcomic about the psychology of email.


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Job Opportunities


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North Carolina, United States

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Georgia, United States

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Diplomacy and World Affairs, Occidental College
California, United States

Associate Dean for Professional Programs, College of Veterinary Medicine
Ohio, United States

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