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Monday, October 16, 2017


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Faculty

Will Fury Over Harvey Weinstein Allegations Change Academe’s Handling of Harassment?

By Katherine Mangan

The accusations against the Hollywood producer have prompted frank conversations about sexual misconduct. But it will still take a lot to shift how higher education treats such cases, experts say.

Faculty

Tell Us: What Will It Take to Change the Climate on Harassment?

By Nick DeSantis

The accusations of sexual harassment against the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein raise questions for colleges and academic disciplines. Have thoughts? Share them here.

Athletics

In UNC Case, No Watchdog for Major Academic Fraud

By Eric Kelderman

The NCAA’s decision not to penalize the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill showed that no one in higher education is responsible for policing fraud of that scope.

Athletics

Where the Buck Stopped in the UNC Fraud Scandal (Hint: Not at the Top)

By Jack Stripling

The NCAA’s report all but ensures that none of Chapel Hill’s top brass will be disciplined for their involvement. Other people have borne the brunt of the fallout.

The Chronicle Interview

Groundbreaking Researcher Urges Conversations About Race Anew premium

By Katherine Mangan

For students, stepping out of comfort zones and interacting across racial and ethnic lines is key to their education, says Beverly Daniel Tatum.


Views


The Chronicle Review

How Not to Dismantle the Old-Boy Network premium

By Stanley Fish

Inviting more voices into the academic conversation can be anti-academic.

Advice

Why I Don’t Take Attendance

By Kelli Marshall

Taking roll always seemed more laborious than necessary, but I never really thought not to do it.

Lingua Franca

The Strange Language of Harvey Weinstein’s Denial

Geoff Pullum trains a grammarian’s eye on the tortured wording of a statement issued by the film producer’s spokeswoman.

Letters

Article Wrongfully Asserts That Brookings Survey Was Contradicted

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education asked respondents a very different question.


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