The Bell Tolls for Tenure?
A bill making its way through the South Carolina legislature may have a tremendous impact on the state’s public higher education system. And if successful, it may prove as a … Continue reading “The Bell Tolls for Tenure?”
Did You Know? Large Enrollment Gap Between Men and Women
Women outnumber men in higher education at record levels. According to enrollment data from the National Student Clearinghouse, women comprised 59.5 percent of college students at the end of the … Continue reading “Did You Know? Large Enrollment Gap Between Men and Women”
Bridge to Discrimination: Decades of Gender Bias in the UNC System
Although many colleges and universities today claim to be dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, their policies and practices often violate those principles. Among the most common types of violations … Continue reading “Bridge to Discrimination: Decades of Gender Bias in the UNC System”
A Christian College Sues to Protect Its Values Against the Federal Leviathan
Under the Constitution, the federal government has no power over education, including arrangements that colleges make for student housing and expectations for their conduct on campus. Furthermore, the First Amendment … Continue reading “A Christian College Sues to Protect Its Values Against the Federal Leviathan”
Addressing Masculinity in Higher Ed
As a lecturer in the humanities, I have had the privilege and challenge of moderating discussions of controversial topics, often based on literary texts. Over the past two years, the … Continue reading “Addressing Masculinity in Higher Ed”
Whither Race-Neutrality in California?
In 1996, California voters approved Proposition 209 by an impressive 56-to-44 percent majority. Prop 209 amended the state’s constitution to prohibit the granting of preferences based on race or gender. … Continue reading “Whither Race-Neutrality in California?”
The Sociology of the Academic Outrage Mob
The academy seems built for public controversy because professors are encouraged to question ideas and popular beliefs. It shouldn’t be surprising that academic outrage has a long history. In the … Continue reading “The Sociology of the Academic Outrage Mob”
Title IX Is an Insult to Victims of Sexual Assault
Rape is an appalling crime. Its perpetrators deserve criminal prosecution and lengthy imprisonment upon conviction. Yet the discourse on sexual assault at American colleges and universities in the past few … Continue reading “Title IX Is an Insult to Victims of Sexual Assault”
From College Indoctrination to Corporate Intolerance
A day after an internal email by a Google employee was leaked to the press, a combination of ideological intolerance and scientific illiteracy led Google to fire James Damore for … Continue reading “From College Indoctrination to Corporate Intolerance”
Too Late to Save English Departments?
The discipline of English is already in trouble, but there is more to come.