Academe Today: Does Tenure Impede Diversity?

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FACULTY

Does Tenure Impede Diversity?

By Alexander C. Kafka

Yes, some scholars say, but they have ideas on how to fix that.

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BACKGROUNDER

Tenure’s Broken Promise

By Scott Carlson

Some professors are looking with growing skepticism at this peculiar arrangement between the faculty and institutions.

ADVICE

How to Deal With the Dark Side of Social Media

By Michael Bérubé

Advice on helping faculty and staff members who have become the targets of internet trolls.

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By Beckie Supiano

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By Andy Thomason and Brian O’Leary

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