Academe Today Monday, July 31, 2017 Sign up for this newsletter | Todayâs News | Faculty By Audrey Williams June Tenure denials can spark sadness and anger, but also reinvention. |
| Students By Nell Gluckman When polarizing speakers come to campus, there’s no way to guarantee that violence won’t ensue. But student-affairs officials say there are several steps that can mitigate risk. |
| Leadership By Julia Schmalz The University of Virginia is bracing for a march of extremist right-wing groups in its home city. The event is expected to inflame tensions that have been brewing for months. |
| Eclipse Day By Clara Turnage For universities in the path of the solar eclipse on August 21, the event is an opportunity to show off physics departments, conduct some experiments, and — if they’re really lucky — make a little money. |
In Brief
Views | Advice By James M. Lang When someone’s cellphone is distracting students from engaging, transformative work in class, they will regulate themselves far more effectively than we can. |
| Commentary By Rebecca Zwick Consider both the ethical implications and the technical challenges of including “grit” on a checklist of attributes. |
| Lingua Franca Bill Germano considers the words that represent an anxious nationâs response to interacting with others. |
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Virtual Desktops Boost Engagement
After implementing virtual desktops, UMUC reports that students are using the program four times more than the legacy program. |
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