Academe Today

Faculty

A New Liberal Art

How systems thinking can prepare students for a complex world.

Publishing

A Revolt at a Journal Puts Peer Review Under the Microscope

The backlash against Third World Quarterly was swift after it published a defense of colonialism. Nearly half of its editorial board resigned, saying the piece had been published even though peer reviewers had rejected it.

Government

Jeff Sessions Adds to Trumpian Chorus on Campus Speech Limits

With the U.S. attorney general scheduled to pillory college as “a shelter for fragile egos” on Tuesday, here’s a rundown of how other members of the Trump administration have handled the topic of free speech on campus.

5 Jobs Powering the Modern College

Here’s a small selection of the people who perform higher ed’s less-heralded tasks.

They Keep the College Moving

Behind a university’s research, class field trips, and student recruitment is “a virtual smorgasbord of vehicles.” Meet the mechanics who keep them running.

A Diplomat Between Powerful Leaders

The secretary of a college’s governing board is often called upon to ferry information between the college’s administration and the board.

Your Daily Briefing

We’ve started a new email, for individual subscribers only, that briefs readers on everything they need to know in higher ed to start the day. Here’s a sample.

Commentary

The Power of Dialogue

A project that brings together students from a military academy and a liberal-arts college is a step toward building a strong democracy.

Advice

What Is the Going Rate for Tenure Nowadays?

The careers of promising scientists are in peril, amid intense pressure to bring in a big grant.

Lingua Franca

Spox

Bill Germano reflects on a four-letter word for spokesperson.