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The Day the Purpose of College Changed

January 26, 2015 / Phil Lesch

On February 28, 1967, Gov. Ronald Reagan spoke of "certain intellectual luxuries that perhaps we could do without." Here's why liberal education has never recovered. read more >

Writing Wrongs?

January 23, 2015 / Phil Lesch

Arizona State, facing criticism, agrees to pay more to some composition instructors assigned extra sections. But the university refuses to back down on courseloads that violate disciplinary standards. read more >

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‘Finding Common Cause’

January 22, 2015 / Phil Lesch

New book argues that benefits of fostering better relationships between academics and policy makers in international affairs are underestimated. read more >

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Teach or Perish

January 20, 2015 / Phil Lesch

The professoriate needs to refocus on students or face extinction. read more >

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Are We Charlie?

January 15, 2015 / Phil Lesch

Terrorist attacks in Paris have resurrected a free speech battle between a scholar and Yale U. Press, which removed cartoons about Muhammad from her book read more >

BARGAINING

Raises coming!

January 14, 2015 / Phil Lesch

You will be seeing the second Cost of Living Adjustment and the Comparator Increase (for instructional and research faculty only) added to your paycheck. read more >

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Scrutiny of Scholar’s Emails

January 14, 2015 / Phil Lesch

Legal fight at University of Kansas over emails from a professor who has received funding from the Koch brothers sets off a debate about undue influence and academic freedom. read more >

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Adjunct to Tenure-Track

January 13, 2015 / Phil Lesch

A statement from the union called the arbitrator's ruling "historic," and said many other adjuncts could benefit over time. read more >

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Educating Minds Online

January 08, 2015 / Phil Lesch

An outstanding new book provides a road map for truly effective teaching with technology read more >

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