What’s the Best Way to Lead After a Racial Incident on Campus?
Texas A&M’s chief has done many things right in the wake of a recent incident at his campus, experts say. But they see challenges ahead for most colleges as they examine racial climates and seek to build a sense of inclusion for minority groups.
Education Dept. Defends Its Approach to Title IX in Face of Senate Pressure
The agency denied a key senator’s accusation that it had strayed beyond the law in pressuring colleges to take tough stands against sexual harassment and assault.
UNC Gives Professors a Way to Rate Classroom Technologies Across Campuses
The new online-technologies commons will help faculty members find tools to use in their classrooms, and yield insights on which lead to positive student outcomes.
2 Keys to Success for Underprivileged Students: When to Start College, and Where to Go
Those who enroll within a semester of earning a high-school diploma are far more likely to earn a college degree or certificate, a study finds.
Noted Catholic Philosopher Takes Post at Baptist University
John Haldane, who has long taught in Scotland, says he likes the "wide-ranging intellectual conversation" in America.
What I'm Reading: ‘Dancer From the Dance’
In an age of trigger warnings, an associate professor wonders if he dares teach a sexually frank gay classic.
A Disciplinary Association Aims to Rein In a ‘Chaotic’ Hiring Calendar
Adapting to a new era of online job postings and video interviews, the American Philosophical Association has issued a statement it hopes will restore a more-traditional shape to the job market.
Mizzou Tries to Heal a Fractured Relationship With Its Legislature
Many state lawmakers say they remain embarrassed by the turmoil that shook the Columbia campus last fall. Their anger has placed the university on the defensive.
Librarians Find Themselves Caught Between Journal Pirates and Publishers
Academics are increasingly turning to renegade websites like Sci-Hub to view subscriber-only articles free. The trend is putting librarians in an awkward position.
U.S. Medical Schools Are Faulted for Failing to Report Results of Human Trials
Less than a third of studies completed at major academic centers yield published results within two years, an analysis shows.
Under Fire From Lawmakers, a Flagship Tries to Explain Why Diversity Matters
A state legislative committee will soon investigate what the University of Tennessee at Knoxville does with money earmarked for diversity. How can campus officials persuade lawmakers who appear to be unpersuadable?
Education Dept. Seeks to Clear a Path to Loan Forgiveness and Recover Lost Loans
In a new round of rule making, negotiators will discuss a proposal to set a federal standard for judging borrowers’ claims that they were defrauded and how much relief they should receive.
Video: NCAA Must Ferret Out Academic Fraud to Maintain Trust With Public
Michael F. Adams, a longtime NCAA leader, spoke with The Chronicle about the need for tougher admissions requirements for athletes and for strong deterrents to cheating to ensure the legitimacy of big-time college sports.
The Uncertain Path to Full Professor
Vague criteria may signal to some faculty members, especially women and minorities, that a promotion to the top is out of their reach.
Where Are the Minority Professors?
Find the racial and ethnic breakdowns of all types of professors at more than 1,500 colleges.
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.
'Dear Forums': I'm Anxious About Leaving My Tenured Post for a Job in My Spouse's Department
Also in our weekly roundup of the best conversations from The Chronicle's discussion forums: Finding child care on a research trip.
