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How to Fix the Adjunct Crisis

First, recognize that the problem affects you, too.

From the Archives

‘The Great Shame of Our Profession’

How the humanities survive on exploitation.

Publishing

Another Sign of a Tough Job Market: Grad Students Feel Bigger Push to Publish

Hiring committees want new Ph.D.s to have the demonstrated research and grant-winning skills that journal articles reflect. But sometimes that extends the time to degree.

International

Higher-Ed Groups Warn Against Visa Restrictions for Chinese Students

The White House says it’s combating the theft of American intellectual property. Academic organizations say the effort could signal that the United States does not welcome international students.

In Case You Missed It

Trauma Can Interfere With Students’ Learning. Here’s Something Professors Can Do to Help.

Listening to students’ stories can help them regain a sense of control after a disaster, says a professor at the University of Puerto Rico.

Idea Lab: Deans and Fund Raising

For current and would-be deans, raising money is a tough skill to master. This collection of articles offers insight for both new and experienced deans on how to ask for money and cultivate donors. Buy your copy in the Chronicle Store.

The Chronicle Review

True Confessions of a Reluctant Administrator

Departmental service sounded like a nightmare. But I could avoid it for only so long.

Advice

A Self-Care Strategy for Beleaguered Academics

Every faculty member needs a magic briefcase full of heart-warming student letters.

Lingua Franca

A Week on Language Twitter

Ben Yagoda studies new words and usages on social media: a pix, is brothers with, be all end all, and cheerio!