Long Waits, Empty Desks

Hurdles in the presidential-appointment process often discourage academics from accepting jobs in Washington

Colloquy: Read the transcript of an online discussion about the dysfunctional process by which presidents nominate academics to posts in the federal government, whether the process can ever be reformed, and whether professors should consider accepting such jobs if offered.

Graphic: Showing how the presidential-appointment process for academics is taking longerBy KELLY

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