Academe Today

Administration

Michigan State Trustee Calls for University’s General Counsel to Resign

Patrick Fitzgerald’s investigation into the Larry Nassar case is seen as an effort to build a legal defense for Michigan State, not to shed light on sexual-assault accusations. One trustee says that Robert Noto, the university’s general counsel, must go.

Faculty

Hypothetical ‘Shark Tank’ Session Sets Off Real Worries at U. of Baltimore

An exercise based on a reality-TV show was meant to bring novelty to a program-prioritizing meeting at the University of Baltimore.

The Chronicle Interview

An Economist Argues That Our Education System Is Largely Useless

School and college, boring as they are, do little to make us smarter or more prepared for work, says Bryan Caplan, who proposes a profound change.

Students

Stanford at Odds With Victim Over Plaque at Site Where Brock Turner Assaulted Her

The university proposed using the quote “I’m OK, everything’s OK” instead of the victim’s suggestions for a plaque. 

Global

International Grad Students’ Interest in American Higher Ed Marks First Decline in 14 Years

Colleges and universities saw a 1-percent drop in fall enrollments and a 3-percent drop in applications.

The Daily Briefing

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Commentary

After Michigan State: ‘Could We Be Next?’

Colleges established training, policies, and procedures in the wake of the Penn State sex-abuse scandal. It wasn’t enough.

Advice

Off the Team and Out of a Job

What do you do when you’re not included in the new president’s plans?

Lingua Franca

January’s Lament

Allan Metcalf listens as the first month of the year defends his rights.