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December 29, 2008

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Revising and Defending the Foreign Language Major
At MLA, professors describe how their departments are rethinking the curriculum and the tenure-track/adjunct divide. Beyond pedagogy, programs want to protect themselves.
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The Teaching Paradox
Women who teach English and other languages are more satisfied with classroom work than other aspects of their jobs, but also report shame over pride in areas other than research, MLA survey finds.
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The Admissions Gap for Big-Time Athletes
Investigative report by Atlanta newspaper finds incoming academic credentials of football and basketball players badly lag fellow students.
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First ‘Minerva’ Grants Awarded
Pentagon program to support social science research is officially started; some scholars remain concerned about its impact.
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Guidance on New GI Bill
U.S. proposes regulations to govern Post-9/11 GI Bill, including — of interest to private colleges — rules for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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Quick Takes: Harvard Prof and Alleged Anti-Aging Drug, Priorities at RPI, Nashville Presidents Oppose ‘English Only’ Measure, Savings on Textbooks, NYU Lost $24M to Madoff, TMI for Graduation Speech, Adjuncts Get to Pay for Layoff Notice, MLA Parody

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VIEWS
The Committee Is Now in Session
Carolyn Foster Segal considers — with some fear — the number of meetings professors must attend.
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Inside Higher Ed's Home for Academic Blogging:

Intellectual Affairs - The Blog
Interview Hell Sunday December 28, 2008

Getting to Green
Thoughts on Boxing Day Saturday December 27, 2008

The Education of Oronte Churm
Godfrey Wishes You A Good Holiday Season Wednesday December 24, 2008

Confessions of a Community College Dean
Ask the Administrator: What Makes a Good Job Talk? Sunday December 21, 2008

Mama PhD
Math Geek Mom: Ready, Set, Interview! Thursday December 18, 2008

University Diaries
The Catharctic Half-Light -- Norman Maclean, Part Two Sunday November 16, 2008

Reality Check
Performing to Make MoneybMaking Money to Perform Sunday October 19, 2008



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