| The Chronicle Review We looked at dozens of collective-bargaining agreements to find out. |
| From the Archives How the humanities survive on exploitation. |
| Government By Eric Kelderman A draft document found that the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has failed to meet nearly 60 federal regulations. Agency officials, though, are downplaying the significance of those findings. |
| Research By Megan Zahneis The California system has shared operation of the Los Alamos laboratory for decades, but the partnership with Texas A&M — the alma mater of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry — marks a shift. |
| Sexism in the Academy By Nell Gluckman A new database of female historians joins a growing group of lists that aim to promote a more diverse group of experts. |
| Are you newly tenured and looking for advice on the next steps in your academic career? In our latest Starter Kit, we offer tips and lessons from experienced professors about how to avoid a midcareer slowdown and stay productive. Buy the new booklet in the Chronicle Store. |
| Commentary By David J. Hess Courses on the causes and effects of climate change should be a required part of colleges’ core curricula — but rarely are. |
| Advice By Dennis M. Barden In hiring senior leaders, “trust the process” is a mantra that many campus groups have trouble following. |
| Lingua Franca The words associated with air travel are special and familiar, says Lucy Ferriss. |
