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BP and Academic Freedom
The editorial by Cary Nelson of AAUP in Inside Higher Ed is pretty much the same old talking points (“as we said back in 1915″) but as archaic as AAUP is, at least someone is talking about Corporate infringements on … Continue reading
Academic Freedom Case at U. of Illinois
An interesting case over academic freedom has emerged at the University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana. A veteran adjunct professor, Kenneth Howell, has been fired by the University for statements he is alleged to have made in class and in an e-mail to … Continue reading
What’s Wrong With Higher Ed? Among Others: Colleges Spending in Recreation Outpacing Spending on Academics
About a month ago I wrote about my Thoughts on Improving College Education. Today the New York Times has an article entitled Share of College Spending for Recreation Is Rising that speaks to some of the same complaints I have … Continue reading
Thoughts on Improving College Education
As a professor, here is my humble take: The K-12 system needs to improve; too many students arrive in college without the skills needed to complete college work. Both primary and secondary educational advisers need to do a much better … Continue reading
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Save Middlesex Philosophy
Forwarded From: p.hallward@mdx.ac.uk and published here verbatim: Dear all, Further to my last message, about the closure of Philosophy at Middlesex: all of us who teach philosophy at Middlesex have been overwhelmed by the tremendous outpouring of support from students … Continue reading
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