Academe Today

Admissions & Student Aid

An Ultra-Selective University Just Dropped the ACT/SAT. So What?

By going test-optional, the University of Chicago just caused a disturbance in The Force. 

Sexual Misconduct

Michigan State Was ‘Deeply Sorry’ for Abuse. Then It Wasn’t.

A draft statement of apology from John M. Engler, the university’s interim president, said it was “deeply sorry” for the abuse by a former professor. That line was cut, along with other telling edits.

Students

Irate at Texas A&M’s Handling of Sexual-Abuse Cases, 2 Women Ignite a Blaze on Social Media

The women said they had been victimized by athletes who were initially suspended but later allowed to rejoin their teams. Their posts on Twitter and Facebook quickly went viral.

Teaching

How Much ‘Engaged Learning’ Can You Get for $20.5 Million?

An ambitious effort at the University of Michigan to encourage experimentation in teaching has had a positive impact — and run into familiar challenges.

Faculty

After Investigation of Sexual Misconduct, a Dartmouth Professor Will Retire

A dean recommended that the psychology professor have his tenure revoked and be fired. He will instead retire, effective immediately.

Colleges Need to Prepare for the Future of Learning. Here’s How to Give All Students a Shot at Success.

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Commentary

Michigan State’s Trustees Owe the Public Some Sound Judgment

Passivity is the bane of governing boards, and those that resist appropriate and courageous leadership are doomed to failure.

Lingua Franca

‘New York Times’ Gets Rid of Copy Editors; Mistakes Ensue

Ben Yagoda thinks the Gray Lady is more prone to errors than it used to be.