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Thursday, October 6, 2016


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Race on Campus

When Racism Reappears, How Can a Campus Show It Has Made Any Gains? premium

By Sarah Brown

A report of racial slurs at the University of Missouri at Columbia has renewed tensions over race relations there. Some people are suggesting that white students, faculty, and staff have yet to do their part.

Research

Clinton and Trump Are the Candidates of Our Dreams, Whether We Like It or Not

By Steve Kolowich

Kelly Bulkeley has been collecting dreams about presidential candidates for years. What do they all mean?

Rapping the Brand

How One University Enticed a World-Famous Rapper to Stop by Campus at 2 a.m.

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz

What started as a student-led hashtag turned into a star-studded PR move for Drake University.

Technology

Online Education Is Now a Global Market

By Jeffrey R. Young

MOOCs may have been overhyped, but their impact is far from over, says Simon Nelson, of the online-learning provider FutureLearn. And traditional colleges have a huge opportunity if they’re just willing to think a little differently.


Views


First Person

The 40-Year-Old Burnout

By Jonathan Malesic

Why I gave up tenure for a yet-to-be-determined career.

Lingua Franca

Up for Debate

The history of the word debate has many twists and turns. Here, courtesy of the Oxford English Dictionary and Bill Germano, are some that might not be on your radar.

Vitae

When a Class Clicks

By David Gooblar

We can’t control when or if it happens, but we can help it along.


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Job Opportunities


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Faculty Positions at Clark University, Worcester Massachusetts, Clark University
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Tenure Track Faculty Positions , Boston College
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Tools & Resources


2026: The Decade Ahead — Free Webinar
Join Jeffrey J. Selingo and Michelle R. Weise on Thursday, October 6, as they examine The Chronicle's recent report, "2026: The Decade Ahead." They’ll discuss issues such as the change in student demographics, technology in the classroom, and scrutiny over tenure policy. Register today to learn how this could affect your institution.


Your Guide to the Ins and Outs of Negotiating in Academe
Kudos on having an offer in hand. But that’s just the starting point for negotiations. Our experts tell you how to weigh the terms and broker a better outcome. Download it here.


A New Podcast on the Future of Education
The education landscape is changing. On The Chronicle's Re:Learning podcast, you’ll meet the renegade teachers, ed-tech entrepreneurs, longtime educators, and others shaping the future of college. To keep up with new episodes, subscribe on iTunes — and please review the show there as well.