Leadership & Governance

UNC’s Chancellor Is a Consensus Builder. Silent Sam Is Her Greatest Test.

With a decision on the fate of the Confederate statue due by November 15, Carol Folt faces an imponderable question: What is a consensus builder to do when it doesn’t appear there’s a consensus to be had?

Sexual Misconduct

Professor Who Complained of Vigilante Justice Is Found Responsible for Harassment

He will remain on paid leave while the University of California at Santa Cruz considers further disciplinary action.

Re:Learning

What’s the Value in Helping Students ‘Reclaim’ Their Degrees?

“Reverse transfer” campaigns make a powerful sales pitch — to get students on the doorstep of a degree across the threshold. But it’s not entirely clear how much of an impact they make. A new campaign could provide answers.

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How Do Rural Colleges Attract Students? Safety and Scenery, to Begin With

They make the most of their “off the beaten path” locations to draw students and faculty members.

Think You Work in a Silo? Try Life at America’s Most Remote Flagship

Yes, Fairbanks gets cold and dark, but the University of Alaska still has a mission to fulfill.

The Geographic-Diversity Issue

In this special report, we look at diversity through a somewhat novel lens — that of geography. Our coverage examines how a college’s location affects its mission, its ability to recruit students and faculty members, and its campus culture.

Idea Lab: Mergers and Collaboration

Many colleges are looking to merge or collaborate with their peers. But what do leaders need to know to do this well? Our latest Idea Lab collection offers advice and tips from colleges that have merged or formed partnerships to cut costs and expand academic programs. It’s available in the Chronicle Store.

Commentary

How the Israel Boycott Can Compromise Faculty and Harm Students

A Michigan professor’s refusal to recommend a worthy student for study in Israel is both an ethical breach and potentially discriminatory.

The Chronicle Review

On Speech, Don’t Silence Students

Policies like the Chicago Statement leave undergrads out of the room. That’s a mistake.

Lingua Franca

What’s the Fastest-Growing Language in the U.S.? You’ll Never Guess

Geoff Pullum reflects on its rapid spread, the significance of its language family to linguists, and some important speakers.