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Thursday, October 13, 2016


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The States

Kentucky’s Governor Has Raised Hackles Across Higher Ed. What’s His Plan? premium

By Eric Kelderman

The Republican has played rough with public colleges and state lawmakers, but so far his attempts to remake academe have mostly been struck down.

Students

What a Landmark Finding in a Title IX Case Means for Colleges premium

By Sarah Brown

The Education Department has cited a Delaware college for failing to protect the rights of a student accused of sexual assault. Experts say the case sends a message to colleges about the importance of conducting fair investigations.

Campus Safety

After 4-Year Delay, Kansas Colleges Move to Carry Out Campus Gun Law premium

By Shannon Najmabadi

Public colleges in the state have drafted policies on how to put into effect the law, which allows concealed handguns to be carried on campuses by nearly anyone over 21.

The Ticker

Kennesaw State Names Controversial Politician as President Without National Search

Many faculty members opposed the appointment of Sam Olens as a threat to shared governance. Many students criticized him for his defense of Georgia's ban on gay marriage.


Views


Advice

Vulnerable Observers: Notes on Fieldwork and Rape

By Mingwei Huang

What does it mean to produce knowledge through an experience that includes trauma?

Vitae

Tenure-Track Wisdom: Emily Van Duyne

By Dan Royles

"The difference between being adjunct and full time can't really be overstated."

Lingua Franca

The Perils of Being a Cubs Fan

Allan Metcalf explains what it means to support a team that is closer to the World Series than it has been since 2003.


Job Opportunities


Assistant Professor - Business Strategy, Florida Southern College
Florida, United States

Professor of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Wisconsin, United States

Founding Executive Director, Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice, Bridgewater State University
Massachusetts, United States

Faculty, International Institute for Restorative Practices
Pennsylvania, United States

Dean of the Truman School of Public Affairs, University of Missouri
Missouri, United States

Saint Leo University Faculty - Instructor, Assistant, Associate Ranks in Various Disciplines with Multiple Locations Available, Saint Leo University
Florida, United States

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Assistant Professor, Bridgewater State University
Massachusetts, United States

Assistant Professor, Princeton University
New Jersey, United States

Tools & Resources


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