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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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Students

The Mental and Academic Costs of Campus Activism premium

By Corinne Ruff

Many members of student protest groups have found it hard to balance coursework and advocacy, or to process the social-media invective they face. But the stigma of discussing mental-health issues may slowly be lifting.

Campus Broadcasters

As FCC Auction Looms, Colleges Consider the Value of Their Airwaves premium

By Kelly Field

Howard University, for instance, stands to gain millions if it sells. But supporters and alumni of the historically black institution are concerned about what it would lose.

Exit Interview

‘We Need Many More College Graduates,’ Says Obama’s Departing Higher-Ed Adviser

By Kelly Field

James Kvaal, who stepped down last week, was involved in nearly every college issue of the Obama years. The upshot? No "walk-off home run," but "a series of singles."

The Ticker

Is Scientific Publishing About to Be Disrupted? ASAPbio, Briefly Explained

An article in The New York Times raised the profile of a movement endorsing "preprints" as a way of speeding up biological discovery. Here's what you need to know.


Views

Commentary

How I Would Have Handled John Derbyshire’s Appearance on Campus

By Peter Wood

Provocative speakers should be regarded as a learning opportunity, not banned.

Commentary

Why Williams College’s President Canceled a Speech

By Adam Falk

John Derbyshire’s rhetoric on race seeks only to provoke and would serve no educational purpose.

The Chronicle Review

Lecturing in a Loincloth

By Bill Schindler

Teaching how our ancestors lived is one thing. Living it is another.

Lingua Franca

Conspiracy Theory

When Keats wrote "To Autumn," he had another meaning of the verb "to conspire" in mind, says Bill Germano.


Advice

First Person

The Small but Cool Moments of Faculty Life

By Jennifer Burek Pierce

At a time when things seem so strained in academe, it’s important to remember the good we can do.

Vitae

What’s the Draw?

By Karen Kelsky

Even if your main reason for applying for a college job is to be close to family members, it’s best not to detail that in your cover letter.

Vitae

The Vitae Bookshelf: Melanie Nelson

Five books to help you be more productive.

Job Opportunities

Dean of the College of Education, Texas A&M International University
Texas, United States

COLLEGE OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT, Middle Tennessee State University
Tennessee, United States

Tenure-Track Faculty/Director Position in Forensic Chemical Science, Washburn University
Kansas, United States

Announcements

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 Introducing Vitae Recruiter, the unique and versatile candidate-search tool developed for the higher-ed job market. Schedule your demo.


Developing Your Digital Identity: A Webinar
 Replay a recent webinar with Karen Kelsky, and learn how to put your best foot forward online.


A Strategy Guide for Second-Round Interviews
 You made the first cut, but the campus-interview stage is even tougher. This free booklet is your survival manual. Download it here.


What Are Other Colleges Doing Differently to Improve Diversity and Inclusion? Find Out
 Learn how other colleges and universities are overcoming their latest challenges in making diversity a priority on their campuses. In The Chronicle's resource center, explore our latest news, insights, and data on diversity topics that are on your mind. Read more.


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