Academe Today

The Future of the University Press

We asked publishers, press directors, editors, scholars, and other insiders for their views on the state and future of academic publishing. We got back a surprisingly wide range of views — and good ideas on how university presses are preparing for an uncertain future.

Students

When Fraternities Go Underground, Problems Surface

After colleges crack down, some Greek groups spring back to life in unofficial form. And campus officials are limited in what they can do about it.

Teaching

What One University Likes About a Standardized Test of Student Learning

Some colleges have moved away from using exams like the Collegiate Learning Assessment to measure critical-thinking skills. An administrator at the University of New Mexico­, which did well in a recent analysis of test results, explains what it gains from using the tool.

Job Training

Trump Will Push Apprenticeships, Using Accreditation and Student Aid

The president wants regulatory changes that would encourage greater use of apprenticeship training in higher education, a White House aide said.

Government

Education Dept. Gives Firm Hint at Rollback of Gainful-Employment Rule

In a letter to Senate Democrats, the Education Department signaled that it may roll back the Obama-era regulations. A new report explains why that may be bad news for taxpayers.

First Person

Choosing an External Reviewer

This is a rare opportunity to persuade administrators to invest in your department, so proceed carefully.

Vitae

How to Craft a Pitch

Six tips to help you craft an effective pitch that will get your article published.

Lingua Franca

Rapider Times

Is 'rapider' a word? Why not? Will it become one? A flight from Minneapolis to Connecticut gets Lucy Ferriss thinking about comparatives and superlatives.