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Tuesday, December 20, 2016


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Students

One University Confronts Tensions Over Islam With Its Neighbors premium

By Sarah Brown and Nadia Dreid

Murfreesboro, Tenn., has endured several years of turmoil over an influx of Muslim families. Professors and students at Middle Tennessee State University say Donald J. Trump’s election gives them a chance to promote understanding.

Research

As the Drive to Share Data Intensifies, Can Standards Keep Up? premium

By Paul Basken

The push to open up access to huge amounts of scientific data has some researchers worried about a matter getting less attention: how they can use that information accurately.

On Leadership

College Leaders Must Heed People’s Everyday Concerns

By Jennifer Ruark

Lynn Pasquerella, the new president of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, stopped by The Chronicle’s offices to talk about the best way to make the case for liberal education.


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Views


Commentary

Why Universities Need Scholarly-Communications Experts premium

By Pamela Samuelson

These professionals can help researchers make better decisions about copyright, fair use, and how to get their work to the public.

Lingua Franca

The 'Pajama' Bane

Why, asks Ben Yagoda, do Americans generally seem to honor original pronunciations, while the British abjure them?


Advice


Page Proof

Persona Matters

By Rachel Toor

We work so hard to get the content right that we sometimes give short shrift to our delivery methods.

Vitae

Fall Semester Post-Mortem

By Kevin Gannon

It wasn’t pretty, and I’m glad it’s over. Here’s what I plan to do differently in the new year.


Job Opportunities


Special Appointment 9-month Assistant Professor in Veterinary Communications, Colorado State University
Colorado, United States

Residential Faculty Positions at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona, Mesa Community College
Arizona, United States

2017 Faculty Openings , Drew University
New Jersey, United States

Director of Accreditation and Assessment Director III, Wenzhou-Kean University
China

Admissions Counselors and Editors, The Ivy Dean
New York, United States

Vice President for Enrollment Management, Albertus Magnus College
Connecticut, United States

Dean of Health Sciences and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, The College of Staten Island
New York, United States

Lecturer in Music Theory and Academic Advising (Full time), University of Maryland Baltimore County
Maryland, United States

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