THE CHRONICLE of Higher Education ® May 8, 2015 • $6.99 Chronicle.Com Volume LXI, Number 34

THE CHRONICLE of Higher Education ® May 8, 2015 • $6.99 chronicle.com Volume LXI, Number 34

The Think Tank That Scares N.C. Colleges INSIDE Pope Center’s conservative vision gains influence A5

Trustees Feel New

AMANDA L. SMITH FOR THE CHRONICLE Pressure After In his course on the solar system, Scott Fisher, of the U. of Oregon, tries to makes astronomy approachable. Sweet Briar’s Relax, It’s Science Demise A12 New courses instill scientific literacy among nonmajors A18

INTERNATIONAL INSIDE Lucrative Programs at Risk FOR-PROFIT COLLEGES Foreign universities in China are hit by a ban on government 16,000 Displaced officials attending executive-M.B.A. Students marched Government officials offered courses. A15 for justice help to students at Corinthian for Freddie Gray, Colleges when the company THE CHRONICLE REVIEW a black man who closed its last campuses. A6 died in police Fighting Words custody. ACADEMIC FREEDOM Jonathan Gottschall tried to save literary studies. Instead he ruined 2nd Opinion on Dr. Oz his career. B6 Behind the controversy over the Columbia THE CHRONICLE REVIEW professor’s TV advice: The Chronicle of Higher Education . Section B May 8, 2015 When a university CEM OZDEL, ANADOLU AGENCY, GETTY IMAGES doctor’s off-campus work is at issue, who’s the watchdog? A8

Baltimore’s Colleges Strive RESEARCH Not-So-Smart Drugs to Repair a Broken City A4 Several studies suggest that the cognitive benefits of prescription stimulants like Adderall are modest at best. A10 FIGHTING WORDS Jonathan Gottschall tried to save literary GREEK LIFE studies. Instead he ruined his career.

Road Trip By DAVID WESCOTT Men Expelled for Sex Assault Fraternity leaders went to Capitol Hill to discuss a tax credit and shore up their troubled image. A10 Find Bias Hard to Prove A6 A2 may 8, 2015 | the chronicle of higher education

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Xuanhong Cheng sees hope in the palm of her hand. More than 400,000 children are infected with HIV each year in sub-Saharan Africa where hospitals and clinics lack resources to diagnose a significant portion of the population suffering from the disease. In response to staggering mother-to-child transmission rates, Assistant Professor Cheng is developing a handheld point-of-care device that provides health workers with a fast, easy and inexpensive way to diagnose and stage HIV in the field. For thousands of people one small device can change the fate of their future.

Learn More: lehigh.edu/cheng the chronicle of higher education | may 8, 2015 A3 The Week What you need to know about the past seven days

n And someone post- ans and urinating on an Corinthian Crumbles ed online a draft of American flag� … Paul In classical architecture, Corinthian is the a 2013 report by two Nungesser, a Columbia most elaborate of the orders, recognizable by the consultants on the pos- University student ac- acanthus leaves carved into column capitals� In sibility of a merger cused of rape by a class- higher education, however, Corinthian is a com- between Sweet Briar mate, Emma Sulkowicz, pany accused by state and federal regulators of and Hollins Univer- is suing the university being, basically, an elaborate scheme for soaking sity. The consultants for failing to protect him up student-aid money, with a commitment to ed- discussed possibilities from alleged harassment ucating students that was uneven at best� that ranged from shar- by Ms� Sulkowicz� The Last week what remained of Corinthian’s ed- ing business functions case attracted attention ifice crumbled whenfour of its subsidiaries to merging and shut- GAINESVILLE SUN, LANDOV after Ms� Sulkowicz be- A veteran holds a vigil outside of the Zeta closed abruptly — Everest College, Everest tering one of the cam- gan carrying a mattress Beta Tau house at the U. of Florida. Institute, Heald College, and WyoTech — and puses — most likely around the Colum- some 16,000 students at 28 campuses, most- Sweet Briar’s, which they noted had a consid- bia campus to protest the university’s having ly in Western states, found themselves with erable amount of deferred maintenance� Like cleared Mr� Nungesser of the rape charge� The no classes to attend� The company, which had many documents never intended for public dis- mattress is now Ms� Sulkowicz’s senior thesis previously closed its other campuses after com- tribution, it makes for fascinating reading� in visual arts, “Mattress Performance (Carry ing under intense federal scrutiny, said it had That Weight)�” … After five years of enrollment hoped to sell the remaining outlets but couldn’t declines, Guilford College said it would cut 52 do so because the California attorney general’s 1963, Revisited jobs — including 12 faculty positions — to close office wouldn’texcuse potential purchasers Is the American Association of University a $2-million budget deficit� from liability under a lawsuit the state filed Professors gearing up for a vote on whether to against the company� censure the University of Illinois at Urba- Some students said they had been warned in na-Champaign? A lengthy report issued last At UVa, a Follow-Up advance to get copies of their transcripts be- week that condemns the university’s contro- A little more than a month after a black stu- cause their colleges could be in trouble, but few versial decision last year not to hire Steven G� dent at the University of Virginia hoping to cel- appeared to have made back-up plans� Other Salaitar seems to suggest it is� ebrate St� Patrick’s Day was bloodied during a institutions scrambled to contact the displaced Mr� Salaita, you’ll recall, had resigned his controversial arrest by Virginia Alcoholic Bev- students� But experts said the transfer process tenured post at Virginia Tech and was prepar- erage Control officers, the university’s Black could be daunting for many — after all, Co- ing to move to Urbana-Champaign to become Student Alliance has come out with a set of elo- rinthian’s own documents said the company a tenured professor of American Indian stud- quent recommendations that it hopes will help marketed itself to those who saw themselves ies� But at the beginning of August the univer- UVa “take a lead on issues of diversity, inclu- INSIDE as “stuck” and “unable to see and plan well for sity’s chancellor, Phyllis M� Wise, told him his sion, and racial equity in order to position it- the future” — as could the process of seeking appointment would not be submitted to the self as a model institution of higher learning�” PEOPLE � � � � � � � � A16 discharges of their federal student loans be- Board of Trustees because, she said, the angry In a document titled “Towards a Better Uni- IN BRIEF � � � � � � � � A17 cause the institutions had closed� Worst of all, tone of his Twitter posts about Israel’s treat- versity,” the alliance calls for acknowledging said Robyn C� Smith, a lawyer with the Nation- ment of Palestinians might make students feel “this country and this university’s past and IN FOCUS � � � � � � A18 al Consumer Law Center, “there’s nothing you uncomfortable� The AAUP report notes that in current mistreatment of people of color�” It can do about the lost time and the work that the days before her decision, the university had goes on to say, “We must hold each other and VIEWS � � � � � � � � � A23 they put into their Corinthian education�” received many emails — presumably from sup- ourselves accountable for the current state of Meanwhile, the DeVry Education Group said porters of Israel — protest- affairs�” GAZETTE � � � � � � � A26 it would close 14 DeVry University locations ing his appointment� The organization recommends, because of a 15-percent drop in enrollment� Ms� Wise’s decision, the among other things, that the uni- CAREERS � � � � � � � �A30 report concludes, violated versity commission an “in-depth THE CHRONICLE the AAUP’s 1940 Statement study of the condition of black Sweet Briar Is Sued Again of Principles on Academic people at the University of Virgin- REVIEW � � � � Section B Alumnae and others hoping to keep Sweet Freedom and Tenure as well ia at all levels,” that deans “ensure Briar College from closing had a busy week� as “the university’s own stat- the incorporation of minority n More than 50 faculty members filed a ed policies on the subject�” perspectives and viewpoints” lawsuit challenging the decision to close the Interestingly, the report also in courses, and that the universi- tiny Virginia women’s college� The suit argues cites a 1963 predecessor that ty raise its minimum wage for all that the college is not facing any financial ex- called on the university to employees from $11�76 an hour to igency, as its Board of Directors has insist- recognize “its ability to ab- $13, the City of Charlottesville’s ed, and that therefore firing faculty members sorb a few gadflies, and its minimum� The alliance also says breaches their contracts� The faculty members need for uninhibited free- the university should strive to en- are seeking $42 million in damages, an amount dom of discussion.” (Read roll more black students and hire the suit says represents how much the faculty more on Page A14�) more black faculty members� members together would earn if they continued UVa’s president, Teresa A� teaching at Sweet Briar until retirement� Sullivan, said she would meet PHOTOFEST n A local judge held a hearing on a suit filed Plus All This soon with alliance members to by the attorney for Amherst County, where the After a series of protests and counterpro- talk about the recommendations� Coinciden- college is located, and ordered that Sweet Bri- tests, the University of Maryland will screen tally, the university’s Board of Visitors voted ar not sell any assets for six months� But he de- the movie American Sniper, to which Muslim recently to name a new residence hall for clined to order that the college remain open, students had objected because, they said, it “de- two 19th-century slaves, William and Isabel- and the county attorney promptly filed an ap- humanizes Muslim individuals, promotes the la Gibbons, who were married to each other peal with the Virginia Supreme Court. idea of senseless mass murder, and portrays but belonged to different professors and lived n A group of Virginia legislators said they negative and inaccurate stereotypes�” … The in different pavilions on the university’s famed would ask the state’s attorney general to inves- University of Florida has closed its chapter of lawn� After the Civil War, Isabella Gibbons be- tigate Sweet Briar’s use of state tuition-assis- Zeta Beta Tau after members of the fraterni- came a teacher and William Gibbons became a tance money� ty were accused of spitting at wounded veter- minister� —LAWRENCE BIEMILLER

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By SCOTT CARLSON and LEE GARDNER

Baltimore he rioting, looting, arson, and vandalism that happened There last week might have horrified people across the country, watching it unfold on 24-hour news channels and Facebook feeds. But no one in this city should have been surprised. Much of Baltimore has long been a tinderbox of crushing poverty, pervasive violence, racism, and stark socioeconomic divides. It was only a matter of time. For the dozen or so colleges in Baltimore, the city has been a lab- COMMUNITY oratory, a challenge, a stigma. The recent unrest — spurred by the death of a black man who was fatal- ly injured while in police custody — is leading some of the city’s colleges and scholars to ask new questions about their role here. Raymond A. Winbush, director of the Institute for Urban Stud- ies at Morgan State University, a historically black institution, took part in a march downtown on Saturday, April 25, one that turned violent before the end of the night. Despite the violence, he said, he was proud to see many of his students engaged. “Black schol- MUHAMMED BILAL KENASARI, ANADOLU AGENCY, GETTY IMAGES ars have to exist not only in the Baltimore residents clean streets of debris and trash following last week’s riots. Students and professors at Coppin State U., so-called ivory tower, but they’ve located near an area of rioting, and other colleges and universities in the city say their institutions are engaged in improving got to exist in the ebony tower their communities but need to do more. as well and connect themselves to the community in which they teach.” cally struggling part of the city Long before rioters smashed a university really can do to solve already on the campus, and to The riots arose after days of around Coppin State University. windows and torched buildings in such systemic problems. Kenneth their parents at home, to tell protests over the death of Fred- West Baltimore, the devastation O. Morgan, an assistant professor them that the college, known as die Gray, who died a week after he ENGAGING WITH THE CITY of the city was plain to see, says of urban studies at Coppin State, MICA, is doing all it can to keep was arrested in West Baltimore, James Thomas, an adjunct profes- acknowledged that every academ- them safe. on April 12. Rallies and march- Kiara Davis, a senior majoring in sor of political science at Coppin ic department could have a role MICA — which sits on North es had proceeded peacefully until dance at Coppin State, had joined State. He grew up five blocks from in tackling the issues. But the big Avenue, less than a mile from a April 25, when protesters clashed a group of students on Tuesday the university, before the neighbor- push has to come from the city, CVS Pharmacy that burned during with police officers and with fans morning, April 28, to walk along hood had been plagued with crime state, and federal governments, he the riots — is offering counseling heading to a Baltimore Orioles North Avenue, picking up trash and and blight. said. to students disturbed by the un- baseball game. Mr. Winbush, who debris left by rioters. She said fac- Mr. Thomas, sitting in a lounge “It’s not one of those things the rest. It will convene a forum to says he has had his own unsettling ulty members and students should on the top floor of the universi- universities can fix,” he said. talk about the college’s response encounters with the Baltimore po- be more closely engaged with their ty’s new health building, watching Mortimer H. Neufville, presi- to the riots. The forum will focus lice, was there. White bystanders, neighbors. footage of the protests on televi- dent of Coppin State, said it ful- in part on how students and facul- drinking at the bars around Ori- “We are that beam of light on sion, pondered what role his insti- fills an educational mission in the ty members might harness artistic tution should have in the neighbor- community and provides other energy to contribute to Baltimore’s hood now. “This is an opportunity support and services to its neigh- renewal. “ Black scholars have to exist not only for the school to become engaged,” bors, including hosting a charter For any Baltimore college, Mr. in the so-called ivory tower, he said. high school on its campus. He has Hoi said, it’s a particularly in- The Johns Hopkins University proposed that the city hold part opportune time for bad public- but they’ve got to exist in the ebony tower has been working in urban stud- of its police-academy training on ity: Many high-school seniors as well and connect themselves ies and urban renewal for years, he campus. The arrangement, which are making decisions now about pointed out, and students from the is under consideration, would where they’ll go to college in the to the community in which they teach.” Maryland Institute College of Art help foster a positive relationship fall. He and his senior staff mem- have engaged the city through art early on between police officers bers are coming up with ways and quirky businesses, like a rad- and the citizens they will serve, to tell prospective students and ole Park at Camden Yards, called North Avenue,” she said. “We need ical-left restaurant-bookstore on he said. their parents about the vitality the protesters “niggers,” he said, to go into the community and have North Avenue. But he also noted that Coppin of Charm City, despite what they and while he urged calm among conversations with the people.” Coppin State, meanwhile, has State has limited resources. “How might have seen on the news. the marchers, “a lot of these young That means talking not just with been isolated from the community much more can we do?” he said. “We are trying our best to ex- guys, they didn’t like that. And that community leaders, she said, but around it, he said, suggesting that plain that the city is resourceful started to trigger it.” also with regular folks, like the stu- the university should be sending KEEPING STUDENTS SAFE and resilient,” he said. “I’m tell- Although the next day was qui- dents at nearby Frederick Douglass more students into the surround- ing parents that part of the rea- et, by Monday afternoon police High School, who had been blamed ing neighborhood to study lead It’s unclear what kinds of re- son I came to Baltimore is be- cars and businesses were dam- for some of the mayhem. “There is a poisoning, poor nutrition, crime, percussions the riots will have cause it’s a fertile laboratory of aged, looted, and burned. Much disconnect with the kids there,” she and housing. “This is a laboratory for Baltimore colleges. Samuel learning and innovation, precise- of the chaos happened along said. “We need to go in and try to for understanding the urban condi- Hoi, president of the Maryland ly because of this mixture of op-

North Avenue, two miles from get through to them and show them tion,” he said. Institute College of Art, has sent portunities, vibrancy, and urban Camden Yards, in an economi- that this isn’t the way.” There is a question of how much memos and emails to students challenges.” the chronicle of higher education | may 8, 2015 A5

Conservative Think Tank Puts Pressure on N.C.’s Colleges

By ERIC KELDERMAN cellor of the flagship campus the left-leaning NC Policy Watch. from 2000 to 2008. “They’ve “They are unabashed in their view he John William Pope Foun- strongly influenced the direction that far too many people go to col- dation has been generous to of the Republican Party in the lege.” Tthe University of North Car- state. Most faculty are terrified Thomas Mills, a longtime po- olina. of them.” litical consultant who writes a In 2011, for example, the foun- blog about state politics, said dation gave $3 million to help FAMILY AFFAIR Mr. Pope and the organizations renovate the football stadi- he supports are applying an um on the Chapel Hill campus Free-market and libertarian ideological agenda and trying to — enough money to put Pope’s organizations, like the Macki- micro manage the university sys- name on the academic-support nac Center, in Michigan, and the tem. center for athletes. Goldwater Institute, in Arizona, “To be fair, Art Pope has been Last year the foundation do- have popped up in states across very generous with his money in nated $1.3 million to the univer- the country. supporting the university,” Mr. sity’s Lineberger Comprehensive What makes the Pope Founda- Mills said. “I don’t think he is an- Cancer Center — enough to en- tion different is its founder’s ex- ti-public education. But he wants dow a professorship in cancer re- tensive wealth and political con- to control what is taught in higher search and three fellowships for nections in North Carolina. education.” aspiring researchers. John William Pope was a North Mr. Pope said that the notion he Roy Williams, men’s basket- Carolina native who earned a de- is controlling the Center on High- ball coach at the flagship campus, gree in commerce from Univer- PHOTO BY TED RICHARDSON / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST er Education — or any other group “This whole image of Art Pope, through the Pope Foundation, directly sity of North Carolina at Chapel supported by the foundation — is directing all these organizations and institutes, … it’s just silly, ridiculous,” Hill in 1947. Two years later, he preposterous. ACADEMIC FREEDOM says Mr. Pope, whose family foundation supports conservative causes. took over his family’s five variety “This whole image of Art Pope, even appears briefly in a video for stores, eventually expanding them through the Pope Foundation, di- the foundation, testifying to its lar- into a retail operation with stores rectly directing all these organi- gess: “When you see someone who’s in more than a dozen states. son Institute for the Study of Cap- spoken out against the governor’s zations and institutes, what they given so much they can put their Among other activities, Mr. italism. criticism of the liberal arts. should do, and some vast right- name on the building, that’s pretty Pope was a member of the Chapel But the bulk of its money — The board has also voted to wing conspiracy — it’s just silly, impressive.” Hill flagship’s Board of Trustees. more than $4.5 million — went close a small group of academic ridicu lous,” he said in an inter- But administrators and faculty His son James Arthur, who goes to public-policy groups in North centers that focus on politically view. “There’s not enough time members at the state’s public uni- by Art, graduated from Chapel Carolina, including more than progressive issues, most notably today, and it wouldn’t be appro- versities often associate something Hill in 1978 with a degree in polit- $543,000 to the Pope Center for the University of North Carolina’s priate.” much different from philanthropy ical science. He earned a law de- Higher Education Policy. Center for Poverty, Work, and Op- Nor is there a conflict between with the Pope name. The founda- gree from Duke University in 1981 portunity. Its director has been an his criticism of the university sys- tion, named for a retail-store mag- and has become a familiar fig- POLITICAL SHIFT outspoken critic of the state’s Re- tem’s spending and his desire to nate, also supports several liber- ure in state politics, serving four publican leaders. see it do well, he said. “To question tarian think tanks, one of which is terms in the General Assembly, While the Pope Foundation and John C. Fennebresque, chair- and try and improve the universi- focused on reshaping public higher some of the groups it supports have man of the Board of Governors, ty is not being critical, much less education. The Pope Center says been around for decades, their in- was not available to comment, said any type of conflict or dichotomy,” The John William Pope Center fluence has been magnified in re- a spokeswoman for the university he said. “They’re one and the same for Higher Education Policy, which its mission is to hold cent years by North Carolina’s system. thing.” gets most of its financial support public colleges to shifting political landscape. Last month the legislature In fact, not all of the Pope Cen- from the foundation, describes its In 2010, Republicans took con- took up the bill that would have ter’s positions are at odds with mission as making public colleges their “chief goals of trol of both chambers of the Gener- required most faculty members those of higher-education con- more accountable to the public, by scholarly inquiry and al Assembly for the first time since across the university system to stituencies. The center sided with holding them to their “chief goals Reconstruction. The party com- teach eight courses per year. student groups in supporting a of scholarly inquiry and responsi- responsible teaching.” pleted its takeover of state govern- The Pope Center has written recent move by the university sys- ble teaching.” ment two years later, when voters about faculty workloads, arguing tem’s Board of Governors to make According to the center’s website, elected Mr. McCrory. that increasing teaching require- its votes open to the public. “taxpayers as well as students and from 1989 to 2002, and acting as The governor has been clear ments could lead to increases in And commentaries on the their families pay hefty prices to budget director for Gov. Pat Mc- about his disdain for the “educa- budget efficiency. Pope Center’s website that crit- support a system that often appears Crory in 2013 and 2014. tional elite” and for courses not Several lawmakers, including icize the federal government’s to provide little educational value.” Art Pope has given hundreds of geared directly to developing job the chairmen of the education regulatory oversight of higher Jenna A. Robinson, the cen- thousands of dollars to the state’s skills. committees in both chambers of education are similar to many ter’s president, calls the organi- Republican Party and its candi- Meantime, the Republican-con- complaints from campus leaders zation a watchdog for a univer- dates through the years, accord- trolled legislature has appointed and administrators. sity system that has become too ing to information from the Na- nearly all the members of the uni- The influence of Faculty members, too, may find expensive for many students be- tional Institute on Money in State versity system’s Board of Gover- the groups supported themselves largely agreeing with cause of ballooning administra- Politics. nors. And the speaker of the North the center’s argument that admin- tive costs. At his father’s direction, Mr. Carolina House of Representatives, by Pope has been istrative bloat is what’s driving up The center’s critics, however, see Pope started the family founda- Rep. Tim Moore, sits on the Board magnified by costs for students. its influence as distorting the view tion in 1986. Its mission, accord- of Directors of the Pope Center for Mr. Moeser, now chancellor of higher education in the state, ing to the organization’s website, Higher Education Policy. the state’s shifting emeritus at Chapel Hill, said his especially among the Republicans is to “protect and advance the The result has been a series of political landscape. view of the center and the Pope who control both the governor’s liberties of North Carolinians” board actions and legislative pro- Foundation is not simply black- mansion and the General Assem- and give them “the freedom to posals that higher-education ad- and-white. He finds Mr. Pope bly. create wealth for the benefit of vocates fear are undermining the “intellectually honest and a very Spurred in part by the Pope all.” reputation of the university system. the legislature, and the bill’s pri- pleasant fellow.” Center, legislators recently consid- The foundation has focused its Last year the board approved a mary sponsor, did not respond to The Pope Center for Higher Ed- ered a controversial bill that would grant activities on the arts, hu- policy that caps at 15 percent the requests for comment. ucation Policy serves a useful ser- have required university faculty manitarian causes, education, portion of tuition revenue that vice, Mr. Moeser said, “because members to teach eight courses a and public policy, with donations each campus can use for financial ‘CONTROL WHAT IS TAUGHT’ they speak and write strongly year. of nearly $7.3 million in 2013-14, aid, saying the aid money was driv- from their point of view.” That bill has been watered according to its figures. ing tuition increases and provided Critics of the Pope groups have But, he went on, the center has down — it now asks the legislature Among its education-related too much benefit for nonresident pointed to these actions as evi- damaged the perception of the to study the issue — and is unlike- grantees are the Institute for Hu- students. The policy change was dence that the organizations are university system through its in- ly to pass. But it is the latest sign mane Studies, at George Mason supported by the Pope Center. undermining both the university fluence with policy makers who of the center’s growing influence University; the UNC-Duke Philos- This year the Board of Gover- system and public higher educa- have a limited appreciation for on state policy and the mood re- ophy, Politics, and Economic Pro- nors ousted the system’s president, tion in general. higher education. garding public universities. gram; the Economic, Legal, and Thomas W. Ross, just five years af- “I don’t believe they support a “While they’re thoughtful,” The center promotes “a very Political Foundations of Free Soci- ter he was hired. The move came well-funded public university sys- Mr. Moeser said, “they’ve allied narrow, archaic view of what a eties, at North Carolina State; the with no explanation, prompting tem for the people of North Car- themselves with the know-noth- university should be,” said James Center for the History of Economy, allegations that the dismissal was olina,” said Chris Fitzsimmon, ing crowd in the legislature that C. Moeser, who served as chan- at Duke University; and the Clem- politically motivated. Mr. Ross had founder and executive director of doesn’t even like universities.” A6 may 8, 2015 | the chronicle of higher education Corinthian Closings Leave 16,000 Students Scrambling

By GOLDIE BLUMENSTYK federal agencies, is working to as- and CASEY FABRIS sist students who have been affected by the recent regulatory actions isitors to 28 campuses involving Corinthian Colleges. Our owned by Corinthian Col- 112 colleges, which serve 2.1 million Vleges Inc. last week encoun- students, are ready to help students tered locked doors and posters who wish to pursue their educa- bearing messages from angry stu- tional goals at community college. dents, evidence of the abrupt end Students can find resources on fi- of the for-profit higher-education nancial aid, enrollment, student company that had been under in- performance outcomes and career tense scrutiny by the U.S. Depart- orientation at http://californiacom- ment of Education. munitycolleges.cccco.edu/ as well After Corinthian’s announce- as at the following link at the Cal- ment on April 26 that four of its ifornia Department of Justice web- subsidiaries — Everest College, Ev- site: www.oag.ca.gov/Corinthian.” erest Institute, Heald College, and What happens to the student WyoTech — would close because loans of the affected students? Corinthian students will qualify FOR-PROFIT COLLEGES for closed-school discharges of their federal student loans. Students who the parent company had failed to are unable to complete their educa- find a buyer for them, questions tion because of a college’s closing remained about how the deci- will be covered, said Ms. Smith. sion to shut down had been made MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, ZUMA Although students will be eligi- and what would come next for the State and federal officials have offered help to students enrolled at the campuses that closed. Among other ble for such discharges, they may 16,000 students enrolled in the col- things, they are wondering about transferring to other colleges and what will happen to their student loans. not be aware of it, said Sen. Eliz- leges, most of them in California abeth Warren, Democrat of Mas- and other Western states. sachusetts, during a forum on the “There’s a lot of panic going on,” buyers for most of its campuses un- right courses to fit into Concorde’s be paired with schools that are in student-debt crisis held at Howard said Brian Murphy, president of De til the Department of Education nursing and related curricula. And proximity to where those students University last week. Anza College, in Cupertino, Calif. slapped a $29.6-million fine on even if they are willing to spend live. For students that do not de- “The Department of Education De Anza and other community col- Heald, two weeks ago, for alleged more time to work toward a degree, sire to transfer to another school, knows who these borrowers are, leges are trying to obtain contact misrepresentation of job-placement they may be unable to obtain Pell the closed school discharge is avail- and it has all the information it information for the students to let rates. Corinthian still plans to con- Grants, or might run up against able.” needs to discharge the loans,” she them know they can apply. “There test the fine, the spokesman said. limits that Concorde imposes on The California attorney general’s said. “But the department isn’t do- are 11 community colleges in the Robyn C. Smith, a lawyer with loans that it issues. office is creating an online interac- ing that — it isn’t setting up a pro- Bay Area that would welcome their the National Consumer Law Cen- “An event like this does nothing tive tool for Corinthian students cess for relief. It isn’t even telling participation,” he said. ter, said she felt the California at- but erode students’ commitment to help guide them through the students that they might qualify for Brianna L. Christopherson, a torney general had made the right and confidence,” said Mr. Foster. process, sharing a link to applica- relief.” 25-year-old studying medical as- decision in not waiving liability for “Some chunk of them are going to tions for a closed-school discharge The tool is useless if it’s not used sisting at Heald College at Fresno, potential buyers. opt out of the educational opportu- of their federal loans and providing effectively, said Ms. Warren. “In- said she was devastated by news “Whoever takes over this corpo- nity.” information on legal services, said stead of collecting payments from of the campus’s closure. She said ration will profit from it and should The Education Department’s Ms. Smith, of the National Con- students who were ripped off, the Heald officials had warned that be liable for whatever the previous Federal Student Aid office has com- sumer Law Center. government should do everything it this might happen — even suggest- owner did,” she said. piled a list of colleges within a 25- In California, she said, legal-ser- can to protect borrowers and hold ing that students get their tran- Ms. Smith said some people mile radius of each of Corinthian’s vices professionals are coordinating colleges accountable.” scripts in advance — but after they questioned whether a sale was ap- closed campuses, identifying those to provide clinics or help in com- There may be relief options as returned from spring break with- propriate, or if a buyer could “turn with similar programs. pleting the forms. “They are fairly well for students who took out pri- out any news of closing, she thought around a corporation and a school In a statement, it said: “We will simple forms,” she said, “but I know vate loans. Several states have stu- they were in the clear. like Corinthian that sort of is per- work hard over the coming weeks this can be daunting for a lot of student-protection funds that may re- Ms. Christopherson described meated with illegal and deceptive to provide information to CCI students, and some may feel better if lieve them of the loans, Ms. Smith her experience at Heald as “won- recruitment and other types of dents about their options. Starting they have help doing that.” said. The California attorney gener- derful.” She plans to continue her practices.” today, we are sending CCI students Ms. Smith suggested that dis- al’s office issued a statement warn- education but has no idea where. What will happen to those stu- an email directing them to FSA’s placed students be wary of enrolling students that if they transferred Also at issue is what will happen dents? website, which contains pertinent ing in another for-profit college. their credits to another college, to the student loans taken out by Corinthian officials had been information regarding their cur- Many such institutions will see they might lose their ability to have those students. The tab to taxpay- contacting other colleges in Cali- rent options, including a list of pro- those students as a new target pop- their loans discharged. ers could be as high as $214 million fornia to try to make arrangements grams that are close to their school ulation, she said. “But unfortunately,” said Ms. if all of the affected federal loans that would allow for transfers. But locations to which students may The office of the California Com- Smith, “there’s nothing you can do were forgiven, the Education De- as the head of Concorde Career be able to transfer. In addition, as munity Colleges chancellor re- about the lost time and the work partment estimated. Colleges, Timothy Foster, noted, students come in to their schools leased a statement indicating that that they put into their Corinthian Here are other key questions transfers can be complex, especial- to procure their paperwork, the the system would try to support the education.” raised by the colleges’ sudden clos- ly for students who rely on finan- department will be participating students: “The California Commu- ing. cial aid. Students in programs at in transfer fairs with Corinthian nity Colleges Chancellor’s Office, in Kelly Field contributed to this ar- Could the dislocation of 16,000 Everest, for example, may lack the — an opportunity for students to conjunction with other state and ticle. students have been averted? Yes, at least according to Corin- thian. The company contends that it had viable buyers for the Ever- Men Accused of Sexual Assault Face Long Odds est, Heald, and WyoTech campuses in California, but that those deals fell through because the California When Suing Colleges for Gender Bias attorney general’s office refused to By ROBIN WILSON relieve the prospective buyers of li- against institutions on the issue. sault — Title IX of the Higher Ed- Last month, Mr. Miltenberg ability stemming from a pending That is particularly the case if — as ucation Amendments of 1972 — to also filed another Title IX com- lawsuit by the agency. s federal officials have happened in the two recent suits — claim gender discrimination on plaint against Columbia Universi- In fact, some possible buyers of stepped up enforcement of behalf of the male students found ty on behalf of a male student, Paul Heald had begun preliminary dis- Arules requiring colleges to SEXUAL ASSAULT responsible. Andrew T. Milten- Nun gesser, who was accused by a cussions with the colleges’ accred- resolve reports of sexual assault, berg, the lawyer who represents the female student of sexual assault. itor, the Western Association of many accused students who con- the students allege that in finding young men in both cases, says the The suit says that even though Co- Schools and Colleges. “There were tend that they were unfairly found them responsible for sexual mis- judgments simply show that to be lumbia found Mr. Nungesser not some good buyers in the mix,” said responsible and expelled have sued conduct, their institutions discrim- successful, accused students must responsible, it allowed his accuser Mary Ellen Petrisko, president of their institutions. inated against them because they broaden their approach, using ad- — Emma Sulkowicz — to publicly the association’s Commission for But in the past month, victories are men. ditional claims against the univer- call him a rapist and also gave her Senior Colleges and Universities. for universities in two such law- The two cases that were recently sities that disciplined them for as- course credit for a performance-art A Corinthian spokesman said suits show how difficult it is for ac- rejected used the very same gender- sault. He says he is appealing both project in which she has carried a the company had held out hope of cused students to win legal battles equity law that prohibits sexual as- decisions. mattress around the campus this the chronicle of higher education | may 8, 2015 A7

year in protest of Columbia’s deci- to handle cases promptly and fair- An organization called A Voice In a 2011 case against Sewanee: contract by failing to follow their sion to exonerate Mr. Nungesser. ly, the U.S. Department of Educa- for Male Students lists 68 cases in The University of the South, a fed- own procedures for handling as- Legal experts say using Title IX tion can find that it has created a an online database of lawsuits that eral jury found in favor of the ac- sault cases. to claim discrimination against hostile learning environment and allege violations of due process and cused male student, who was repre- Some cases that alleged viola- male students found responsible strip the institution of all federal other claims related to how univer- sented by Mr. Wayne. In that case, tions of Title IX have settled short can be tricky. “It is hard for some- funds. sities handled assault accusations. the male student alleged the insti- of a final verdict. In November, body in that position to prove the Young men who have been ac- The list includes suits against Oc- tution had been negligent in han- Swarthmore College agreed to va- reason that something went wrong cused of sexual misconduct and cidental College, Wesleyan Univer- dling the disciplinary proceedings cate its decision to expel a student in the university’s hearing of their disciplined by their institutions sity, and the University of Massa- against him by failing to follow its it had found responsible for sexual case is because of sex discrimina- say the federal pressure has caused chusetts at Amherst, and anoth- own procedures and by failing to assault. The student had filed a law- tion,” says Erin E. Buzuvis, a pro- campuses to establish procedures er against Columbia. Most of the use procedures that were standard suit in 2014, accusing Swarthmore fessor at the Western New En- for handling assault cases that are suits have been filed in the past two among institutions for responding of violating many of its own policies gland University School of Law tipped in favor of complainants years. to complaints of sexual assault. as well as with violating Title IX. who writes about gender discrimi- and that deny the accused due pro- Charles B. Wayne, a lawyer in Legal experts say that if accused The University of Colorado at nation. “So the question is, Is there cess. Washington, says only about a students want to make successful Boulder paid $15,000 to settle a another tactic?” Some parents of those men have half-dozen claims by accused men claims against their institutions, lawsuit filed by a young man who The two recent cases that were started a support group, called alleging violations of Title IX have they should make accusations in contended the university had vio- dismissed were brought against Families Advocating for Campus survived a motion to dismiss. And addition to violations of Title IX. lated Title IX when it suspended Vassar College and Columbia. In Equality, and some young men are only one case, he says, has ever gone For example, many lawsuits filed by him for nonconsensual sexual in- the Vassar case, Peter Yu charged filing lawsuits against their institu- to trial, but not on the Title IX is- accused students contend that their tercourse. The student said the sex that in finding him responsible for tions. sue. universities are guilty of breach of was consensual. sex assault and expelling him, in 2013, the institution violated its own policies and Title IX. Mr. Yu has said he and the woman who accused him had consensual sex, but the university determined that the THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS female student was too drunk to consent. Judge Ronnie Abrams of the U.S. District Court in New York City granted summary judgment in favor of the university in March, saying that even if Vassar had made mistakes in handling his case, Mr. Yu did not prove that gender bias had caused the errors. In the case against Columbia, Judge Jesse M. Furman of the same court last month granted the university’s motion to dismiss the Ti- tle IX claim brought by a male student identified only as John Doe, after the university suspended him, in 2013, for having what it determined was a nonconsensual sexual encounter. The judge said that while the male student contended in his lawsuit that Columbia’s procedures were biased against men, the student had failed to offer specific -ex amples of how he had been person- ally discriminated against based on gender. Judge Furman said that in order to succeed, a plaintiff must “allege particular circumstances suggesting that gender bias was a motivating factor behind” a university’s ruling. Mr. Miltenberg says Judge Fur- man was looking for the kind of overt discrimination that no longer Top companies exists. “No one is sitting on a disciplinary panel saying: ‘I hate men. I think all college men are preda- find our graduates tors,’” says Mr. Miltenberg. “But that doesn’t mean that discrimination isn’t happening.” quite alluring. But Laura L. Dunn, founder and executive director of the advocacy group SurvJustice, says the court rulings should give universities confidence that their disciplinary proceedings in sex-assault cases are fair. “This is showing,” she says, “that universities have done the right thing.” Today’s top companies demand graduates who have more than just a degree. They want leaders who are also innovative team members. Change makers. Strategic thinkers with ingenuity and CHARGED ATMOSPHERE agility. At UT Dallas, we’re partnering with these companies to help teach and train our students. In the past few years, colleges Every year, more than 500 different employers—including several in the Fortune 500—hire our have faced increasing pressure students as interns. It’s a model for success. A lasting partnership where everybody wins— from advocacy groups and the federal government to prevent sexu- and everybody learns something new. al assault and improve the campus climate for women. Title IX compels them to resolve reports of sexual misconduct whether or not an alleged victim reports the incident to the police. If a college fails A8 may 8, 2015 | the chronicle of higher education

Behind the Dr. Oz Battle, a Question of University Responsibility

By PAUL BASKEN pushes the envelope outside his in- University itself. Some prominent stitution, who, if anyone, is respon- alumni don’t consider their uni- henever anyone asked, sible for playing the watchdog? versity’s defense of Dr. Oz a closed Columbia University has There is no shortage of candi- matter. “There’s no doubt that his W long had a simple rebut- dates. The Federal Trade Commis- performance on TV, and his ideas tal to critics of Mehmet C. Oz, its sion, which monitors false-advertis- and his promotions, have tarnished telegenic purveyor of medical mir- ing claims, reached a $9-million set- the name of Columbia,” said one acles: “academic freedom.” tlement in recent months with two medical-school graduate, Marvin But as questions mount about the companies it accused of using The Dr. M. Lipman, a clinical professor of doctor’s media-fueled influence, it’s Oz Show to falsely promote a green- medicine emeritus at New York becoming apparent to some experts coffee-bean supplement as a weight- Medical College, in Valhalla. “But — even those from and within Co- loss tool. But the FTC took no action the fact is, what can Columbia do lumbia — that the case of Dr. Oz against Dr. Oz, who said he, too, had about it?” been duped by the companies. Officially, Columbia doesn’t ap- ACADEMIC FREEDOM The U.S. Food and Drug Admin- pear to want to do anything about istration is responsible for investi- it. The 10 doctors who demanded might be demonstrating the need gating claims of harmful food prod- Dr. Oz’s dismissal from the uni- for a more modern framework for ucts, but it is often overwhelmed by versity were organized by Henry I. assessing academic and medical in- the demand and, according to some Miller, a fellow at the Hoover Insti- tegrity. reports, suffers from conflicts of in- tution, at Stanford University. The TOM WILLIAMS/CQ ROLL CALL Their central complaint is that terest. dean of Columbia’s medical school, Mehmet Oz testifies at a hearing on consumer safety. Columbia U. has Dr. Oz, a tenured professor of sur- The American Medical Associ- Lee Goldman, gave them a one-sen- backed the controversial TV doctor in the name of academic freedom. gery at Columbia, has been using ation declares that “all physicians tence response: “As I am sure you his popular Dr. Oz Show and web- have an ethical responsibility to understand and appreciate, Colum- up the pressure by following Dr. ing brown when it is cut open. Dr. site to give millions of people med- ensure that medical information bia is committed to the principle of Miller’s effort with his own letter Miller and his co-author called the ical advice that is often wrong and shared with the public is reliable academic freedom and to uphold- of complaint to Dr. Goldman. Dr. apple a product of “simple biology” perhaps dangerous. That charge and scientifically valid,” but it leaves ing faculty members’ freedom of ex- Marcus has been trying to gather and dismissed Dr. Oz’s concerns as grabbed a chunk of national atten- disciplinary action to state and fed- pression for statements they make other alumni to join in. “New Age nonsense.” tion in recent weeks, after a group eral authorities. in public discussion.” Dr. Goldman One political obstacle, Dr. Lip- But during a special edition of of 10 doctors from outside Colum- The New York State Department declined a request to comment to man acknowledged, may be Dr. his program to rebut the letter, Dr. bia called on the university to fire of Health licenses physicians, but it The Chronicle. Miller and his letter. Just before Oz pointed out that Dr. Miller and him. The university flatly refused. largely bases any disciplinary actions But internally, university leaders sending the protest letter to Co- some of his nine cosigners had ex- Experts and media commentators on doctors’ own activities, not on are described as concerned with the lumbia’s dean, Dr. Miller co-wrote tensive ties to manufacturers of ge- have been speaking out, both in claims they may make about others. situation and monitoring Dr. Oz’s an article for Slate in which he cas- netically modified food, and that opposition to Dr. Oz and in his de- actions. tigated Dr. Oz for an episode of his they were opposed to legislative fense. KEEPING UP THE PRESSURE Another alumnus, Donald M. program last month. In that pro- proposals to require labeling such But amid the firestorm, less at- Marcus, an emeritus professor of gram, Dr. Oz raised safety concerns food. Dr. Miller denied any con- tention has been paid to a broader One other potential watchdog medicine and immunology at the about a type of apple that has been flicts of interest in writing the let- question: When a university doctor is more controversial: Columbia Baylor College of Medicine, kept genetically modified to avoid turn- ter, saying its authors “were not

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asked or encouraged to write the as weight-loss aids or confer other dorsed weight-loss supplements but has also been scientifically as- mixed with a determination to en- letter by anybody. We did it wholly medical benefits, according to ex- for more than a year and has apol- sociated with a higher risk of breast gage in showmanship. out of conviction.” perts who include the director of ogized for doing so in the past. He cancer. Ms. Somers enthusiastical- “The best thing would be for him Either way, the episode points to the National Center for Comple- declined an interview request, but ly described the benefits but made to have a responsible show, where a the difficulty of adjudicating dis- mentary and Integrative Health. he wrote an article last month for no mention of the potential danger. viewer didn’t have to guess, is this the putes over medical work and aca- The center, a division of the Nation- Time in which he acknowledged the Neither did Dr. Oz or anyone else. quack or is this the real doctor giving demic freedom. Dr. Lipman, who al Institutes of Health, has financed poor quality of many supplements The program’s spokesman, Tim advice?” Mr. Jacobson said. “But he has served as chief medical advis- about a dozen major human-patient and the research that had support- Sullivan, said celebrities such as doesn’t seem capable of doing that.” er to Consumer Reports since 1967, studies of dietary supplements, and ed them. “I wish I could take back Ms. Somers are invited as guests Meanwhile, Columbia is not only said Dr. Oz was justified in ques- “by and large those studies have enthusiastic words I used to support “because their stories offer teach- committed to upholding Dr. Oz’s tioning Dr. Miller’s fitness to serve been negative,” said the center’s di- these products years ago,” he wrote. able moments for our audience.” right to free speech; it also sees ad- as his chief inquisitor. “It’s sort of rector, Josephine P. Briggs. “And I understand the criticism I’ve Their comments are “not meant as vantages in his prominence. The like the pot calling the kettle black,” Dr. Briggs said she did not want received as a result.” advice,” he said, and “we believe our program last week in which Dr. Oz Dr. Lipman said. to comment directly on the Dr. Oz But last week, two days before the audience knows that.” derided the Miller letter finished By letting Dr. Miller make the situation, but she expressed un- rebuttal episode of his program, Dr. Scientifically, the show’s endorse- with a heart-warming segment in first move, however, concerned easiness over the type of advice he Oz’s guests included the actress Su- ments are “certainly a mixed bag,” which he conducted heart surgery Columbia alumni and faculty may has given. “I am as horrified as any zanne Somers. Dr. Oz listened and said Michael F. Jacobson, executive on an 87-year-old patient. It was have lost a chance to keep the focus other physician when I hear about smiled as the 68-year-old actress director of the Center for Science in filmed, with permission, at New on Dr. Oz, where it belonged, Dr. quack cures or remedies for weight described her use of hormone-re- the Public Interest. That appears York-Presbyterian Hospital, Co- Lipman added. “They missed the loss that have no basis,” she said. placement therapy, which helps re- to be the result of a genuine desire lumbia’s major teaching hospital boat on that,” he said. Dr. Oz, for his part, has not en- duce postmenopausal symptoms to help people, Mr. Jacobson said, affiliate.

‘A MIXED BAG’ Dr. Oz may be today’s most prominent beneficiary of the gap in official fact-checking, but he’s not the only university medical expert using public airwaves and websites to offer medical advice that lacks scientific grounding. His medical advisory board lists experts from at least a dozen other institutions, many of whom also make regular appearances on the show. Like Dr. Oz, many of them have side businesses that offer consumer advice, emphasizing proper nutrition while also steering people toward products promoted as weight-loss drinks, cancer-reversing skin creams, and hormone injections. One of them, Caroline M. Apo- vian, a professor of medicine and pediatrics at Boston University, endorses amino-acid supplements for conditions that include obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, insom- nia, erectile dysfunction, arthri- tis, hair loss, and wrinkles. Karen H. Antman, dean of medicine at Boston University, said she had no comment on Dr. Apovian’s public medical advice. Another, Arthur W. Perry, a clinical associate professor of plas- tic surgery at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, uses his website to sell a skin cream that he describes as having the ability to decrease skin cancers because it contains Vitamin A. Asked about such public pronouncements, the school’s interim dean, Vicente H. Gracias, agreed to an interview, calling it a topic worth discussing. But a few days later, his spokeswoman, Patricia M. Hansen, wrote back to cancel the interview. Ms. Hansen instead offered a written statement: “New ideas brought about through the concept of academic freedom are welcome to be added to the discovery pipeline and tested for scientific rigor and safety.” Deans at the 10 other institutions with experts listed on Dr. Oz’s science board either declined to comment or did not respond to repeat- ed requests. There’s scientific evidence back- ing large amounts of the advice given by Dr. Oz and his advisory team — that people need to get more exercise, make wiser choices about their diets, choose organic food alternatives, and seek nonpharma- ceutical alternatives for pain relief. But there’s little evidence that dietary supplements of the kind trumpeted by Dr. Oz’s team work A10 may 8, 2015 | the chronicle of higher education Do Smart Drugs Exist? The Answer Isn’t So Simple

By TOM BARTLETT tle of his new paper: “The Myth of colleagues had 46 Cognitive Enhancement Drugs.” subjects with no di- he philosophical debate In the paper, Mr. Zohny, a gradu- agnosed attention over smart drugs often goes ate student in bioethics at the Uni- disorders complete a Tlike this: Is the widespread versity of Otago, in New Zealand, series of tasks meant off-label use of prescription med- argues that evidence for the claim to assess their work- ications like Adderall and Ritalin that smart drugs make us smarter ing memory, nonver- to enhance cognition a worrisome is built on a literature that is weak bal intelligence, inhi- societal problem, or should we wel- and contradictory. He points to a bition control, and so survey of more than 50 studies in on. Some were given RESEARCH which ADHD drugs were given to Adderall, others re- subjects without ADHD. That study ceived a placebo. The come their benefits and perhaps found “a roughly even mixture of study “failed to find even, as some ethicists argue, en- significant enhancement effects enhancement with any sure that everyone has equal access and null effects.” The studies that of the 13 measures we to their mind-juicing powers? showed null effects tended to be used.” Those who took It’s an argument that goes to the those that looked at performance Adderall, however, did heart of anxiety over achievement on a range of tasks. report feeling more and status, who makes the grade In other words, the more thor- focused, even though and gets ahead, and who doesn’t. ough studies were the ones indicat- their performance It’s prompted plenty of hand-wring- ing that the drugs don’t do much, if didn’t justify that con- ing by journalists, a mention in a anything. fidence. recent report by the Presidential Adderall made us- JB REED, BLOOMBERG VIA GETTY IMAGES Commission for the Study of Bio- HYPE ‘DISCREDITS BIOETHICS’ ers think it was work- Modafinil, a drug sold under the brand name Provigil, has been used as a cognitive ethical Issues, and a number of ru- ing even if it wasn’t. enhancer. Several recent studies have shown that its effects are the opposite. minative essays in journals from Mr. Zohny worries that debates Another, newer thinkers teasing apart the ethics of about the ethics of smart drugs drug that’s generated chemically inflated intelligence. may create the misimpression that a lot of buzz is modafinil, sold un- flexible thinking. Turns out those some pep and drive, but they're For example, Mikael Dunlop and they’re effective. “When you active- der the brand name Provigil. It’s taking modafinil scored significant- not really enhancing your ability Julian Savulescu argue in a paper ly engage in the hype, it discredits prescribed to treat symptoms of ly below those who took the place- per se.” published this year in the Monash bioethics,” Mr. Zohny said in an in- narcolepsy and sleep apnea, and it bo. And they may even be, in the Bioethics Review that such drugs terview. “There is a big misalign- seems to do that just fine. case of modafinil, degrading that have “the potential to reduce oppor- ment between the empirical evi- But it’s also become popular as COGNITIVE AMBIVALENCE ability. tunity inequality and contribute to dence and the nature of the debate a supposed cognitive enhancer. In his paper, Mr. Zohny argues relative income and welfare equali- itself.” In a study published last year, Do you really want to crank out that calling these drugs “smart” ty.” On the other side, Nils-Freder- Martha Farah shares Mr. Zohny’s researchers at the University of that brilliant thesis while on a drug is part of the problem, even when ic Wagner, Jeffrey Robinson, and concern. Ms. Farah, a cognitive Cambridge and Towson Univer- that appears to make people think that label is twinned with warn- Christine Wiebking wonder, in a neuroscientist at the University sity found that modafinil slowed more slowly and less creatively? ings about side-effects and addic- new paper titled “The Ethics of of Pennsylvania who often writes reaction times of subjects on a Users of smart drugs do report tion. Every article fretting about, Neuroenhancement,” whether the about neuroethics, has conducted sentence-completion test (each elevated mood and say that re- say, the rise of smart drugs on col- use of smart drugs unwisely pro- several studies examining whether sentence in the test was missing petitive tasks become more bear- lege campuses is also reinforcing motes “individual competition over smart drugs live up to their billing. a word that, given the context, able. But if a drug isn’t doing much the idea that there are drugs that societal cooperation.” They urge In a 2013 paper, Ms. Farah and her readers should have been able to more than making you feel a bit make you smarter. He wonders if caution. co-author, Irena Ilieva, conclude guess). It also did nothing to im- better or keeping you from nod- we should come up with a more Here’s another question worth that there is an “emerging consen- prove the accuracy of the answers. ding off in the middle of a seminar, accurate, less exciting label. Mild asking: Do smart drugs actually sus in the literature on cognitive en- It gets worse. Another study, by is it improving cognition in any mood enhancers? Slightly effec- exist? hancement that the cognitive ben- Ahmed Dahir Mohamed, a co-au- meaningful sense? “Only recently tive stimulants? “What do you call Maybe not. Hazem Zohny thinks efits of prescription stimulants are thor on the sentence-completion has it come out just how far from a drug that allows you to have your those pondering the ethics of smart modest.” study, examined what happens being true cognitive enhancers standard cognitive abilities for lon- drugs are ignoring the more ba- How modest exactly? when subjects on modafinil are giv- these current ADHD drugs are,” ger periods of time?” he asks. “It’s sic issue of whether they work. His In order to find out, Ms. Far- en divergent-thinking tests, which says Ms. Farah. “They're helpful to not clear that you’d want to call that own answer is obvious from the ti- ah conducted a study. She and her are used to measure creativity and people with ADHD. They will add cognitive enhancement.” With Fraternities Under Scrutiny, Greek Lobbyists Take to Capitol Hill

By BETH MCMURTRIE She and about a hundred other undergraduates were participating tudent fraternity and in a nearly 20-year-old event that sorority leaders fanned out aims to expose student leaders to Sacross Capitol Hill last week Washington politics. It is normal- with a challenging mission: to rely a low-key affair, with students pair the image of campus Greek lobbying for such measures as a life. change in tax law that would allow That image has taken a beat- charitable donations to improve ing in recent months, thanks to a Greek housing. slew of incidents at campus chap- But this year’s trip was overshad- owed not only by dozens of recent STUDENTS complaints against fraternities for hazing and sexual misconduct, but ters — including racist chants also by internal discussions over and the sharing of photos of na- the role that campus administra- ked, incapacitated women — that tors should play in sexual-assault have stirred widespread debate investigations. about the role of fraternities. But Two news organizations, Bloom- these students, who had been pre- berg and The Huffington Post, re- paring to meet members of Con- ported last month that national gress, said the current conversa- Greek leaders were considering tion on frats doesn’t present a fair asking Congress to require colleges picture. to defer action in sexual- assault “As a whole we do so much good, cases until local law-enforcement but that rarely gets represented,” agencies had completed their crim- said Brooke Knudtson, a junior at inal investigations.

GREG KAHN FOR THE CHRONICLE the University of Texas at Dallas The Huffington Post included an Fraternity and sorority members practiced their lobbying pitches last week at a Washington hotel. and a former student-government audio clip from a conference call The students later visited lawmakers to discuss issues and legislation affecting campus Greek life. president. in which Buddy Cote, chairman of the chronicle of higher education | may 8, 2015 A11

the North American Interfraterni- campus investigations. And the or- than ever, but we’re also in a strong main supportive of victims, said ty Conference, said that “in order ganizations have suggested that position to take action,” said Taylor Madison Thompson, a senior at to protect the due- process rights they prefer a standard of proof in Tordsen, a fraternity leader from Clemson University, “oftentimes of our Greek students in these sexual-assault investigations higher the University of South Dakota and you have a system that takes the campus judicial proceedings, we than a “preponderance of evidence” a former student-government pres- blame for the individual.” believe the cases really should be — the standard, outlined in the De- ident. Last year Clemson suspended “ As a whole deferred until the completion of partment of Education’s guidelines, He and other students said they all fraternity activities two days af- the criminal investigation and any that is commonplace on campuses wanted to tell lawmakers about ter a fraternity member was found we do so subsequent trial once reported by today. the many education and support dead in a lake near the campus, and much good, the student or the institution it- Both student-affairs and Greek programs that Greek organiza- it later suspended for five years the self.” leaders said recent conversations tions are involved in, on both the chapter involved. but that Those remarks angered vic- had helped bridge some of the gaps campus and the national levels, to Mr. Kruger, of Naspa, said he rarely gets tims’ advocates and alarmed between the organizations. “I think combat sexual violence and sup- hoped that the Greek organiza- campus student- affairs adminis- a lot of Greek chapters are poised port victims. tions and student-affairs groups represented.” trators. to do a lot of great work with edu- They and national leaders said would “come to a common under- “It’s important to make a distinc- cation and support,” said Ms. Ben- they also wanted to explain why standing about the best strategy tion that universities are not trying nett. they don’t think suspending chap- to reduce sexual assault,” rather to run courts of law,” said Kevin That’s the message student lead- ters or Greek activities as a whole than having a Greek response and Kruger, president of Naspa-Student ers wanted to convey last week as on a campus is a fair reaction to a a campus response. “We’re all try- Affairs Administrators in Higher well. “Our organizations are under specific incident. ing to make Greek life the best it Education. “They’re trying to deter- intense scrutiny, maybe now more While Greek leaders want to re- could be,” he said. mine violations of codes of conduct and determine appropriate remedies. It’s often not practical or feasible to wait until a sexual-assault investigation is completed in court Esmael Adibi, Ph.D. before you begin a campus investi- chapman.edu gation.” Co-author of two But members of the Fraternal econometric textbooks Government Relations Coalition, National Speaker on which runs the annual Washing- Economic Outlook ton event, said last week that deferred action was never the coa- Director of A. Gary Anderson lition’s official position. Nor did Center for Economic Research they plan to lobby lawmakers to Anderson Chair in Economic take any particular approach, they Analysis, Chapman University said. Following the news reports, the North American Interfrater- nity Conference and the National Panhellenic Conference outlined their legislative agenda on sexual violence, which they said would “make campuses safer by providing a clear path for pursuing those who commit such crimes against students.” The groups said they supported interim measures by colleges, including adjustments in class sched- ules and temporary suspensions. But “deeper” investigations, they argued in their statement, should be postponed while the police are investigating. National Greek leaders said they did not expect colleges to de- lay their investigations until the police or the courts had completed their work. The goal, rather, is to ensure that the process is fair to both the accuser and the accused. “We’ve certainly learned that everyone is trying to grapple toward the best solution,” said Jean M. Mrasek, chairman of the National economic exploration Panhellenic Conference.

‘INTENSE SCRUTINY’ Laura Bennett, president of the Association for Student Conduct Meet Dr. Esmael Adibi. His focus? Investigating the consequences of Administration, said federal law al- the economic climate on deep-rooted societal and monetary behaviors, ready allowed institutions to hold off during an active criminal in- and sharing this valuable insight with his Chapman University students vestigation, but “that’s usually less and the global business community. As director of the A. Gary Anderson than a week.” She said she appreciated the at- Center for Economic Research, Dr. Adibi’s insight and analysis consistently tention that national fraternity and places Chapman University’s annual Economic Forecast among the very sorority groups were giving to supporting victims of sexual assault, top national forecasts for accuracy rankings. Dr. Adibi is a member of but she added that there remained the California Treasurer’s Council of Economic Advisors and a frequent points on which Greek leaders and student- affairs leaders probably contributor to the national economic dialogue in academic journals as disagreed. well as major media outlets. Through his critical leadership, Dr. Adibi brings For example, in their talking points, the Greek organizations economic exploration into focus at Chapman University and beyond. Orange, California said students accused of sexual assault should have the right to be represented by a lawyer during A12 may 8, 2015 | the chronicle of higher education Trustees Feel New Pressure From Sweet Briar’s Demise

By LAWRENCE BIEMILLER Trustees also regularly serve as nimble. You can’t afford to take for- sounding boards for small-college ever to talk through issues today.” efore I came on the presidents — a role that's not new Getting new board members up board,” says Lee D. Ardell, but is as important as ever. “I have to speed on a college’s issues isn’t “Ba trustee at Austin College, a great amount of respect for the always easy, but Mr. Orr and oth- “I thought, It can’t be that hard.” expertise and engagement of our ers say it is essential if trustees are She soon realized her mistake. trustees,” says Beverly A. Wharton, going to backstop administrators. Although she’s a 1974 graduate of president of Briar Cliff Universi- Many colleges start new trustees Austin, in Sherman, Tex., Ms. Ar- ty, a 1,174-student college in Sioux off with a full-day orientation that dell found she knew little about the City, Iowa, “And I feel comfortable involves meetings with the presi- nuts and bolts of the 1,300-student calling them and talking with them dent, all of the vice presidents, and college’s operations. “You think about an issue of concern or a stra- the board chair. there’s a formula — if we have so tegic proposal for the future.” Ripon College, in Wisconsin, many students and charge this even assigns each new trustee a much and discount this much and FILLING STAFF GAPS seasoned board member as a men- raise this much. But it’s such a com- tor. But it may still take some time plicated picture for a small college, Marjorie Hass, Austin’s presi- before a new trustee has a full un- and you work on such small mar- dent, credits trustees with over- derstanding of the challenges fac- gins.” hauling the institution’s investment ing the institution. “It took me at Now, as chair of the board’s fi- strategy after taking a well-in- least a year to find out what all the nancial-health committee, she’s formed look at the college’s needs, moving parts are and how they acutely aware of those margins. She as well as with proposing a clever work,” says Ronald R. Peterson, a keeps a close watch on the latest financing model for new student 13-year veteran of the Ripon board housing it added recently. who is now the board’s chair. LEADERSHIP “I don’t have a chief investment Some small-college boards are officer on staff, and our trustees moving to a continuing-education numbers from the college’s admis- help fill in that gap,” says Ms. Hass. model for board members. Beloit’s sions office, because if accepted stu- Another trustee — “a business con- trustees hold their February meet- dents’ deposits don’t match expec- sultant for Fortune 500 compa- ing in Florida, where some board tations, her committee will have to nies,” she says — helped create a members spend the winter anyway, consider adjustments in next year’s “dashboard” on which board mem- and in place of the usual commit- budget. “With what happened to bers can see graphical representa- tee reports, “we’ll take on an issue Sweet Briar,” she says, “you’re really tions of critical data about how well or two of interest to Beloit or higher trying to know as much as you can.” the college is doing, both from year education,” says Mr. Bierman, Be- Indeed, the decision by Sweet to year and in relation to compet- loit's president. Briar College’s Board of Directors ing institutions and those it aspires “We generate a set of questions to close the institution this sum- to compete with. “We got manage- and then literally run this as a type mer has cast a rare spotlight on ment expertise we could never have of seminar, with full participation small-college board members, who afforded to hire,” Ms. Hass says. from the board,” he says. For the typically go unnoticed except in Ms. Ardell is a regular user of first such seminar board members PHOTO BY ALYSSA SCHUKAR commencement processions and the dashboard, and a good example were assigned to read Why Does Ronald R. Peterson, chair of the board of Ripon College: “It took me at when they can afford to give enough of an engaged trustee. “I’ve gotten College Cost So Much? least a year to find out what all the moving parts are and how they work.” money to have buildings named for more interested in the admissions Some issues are easier for trust- Ripon now assigns seasoned board members to new trustees as mentors. them. But small colleges’ presidents process and in how in the world ees to get a grip on than others. and experts in college governance do we ever come up with a class,” Mr. Bierman cites “the complicat- say sharp, well-informed trustees she says. “It’s developed into such a ed pricing strategies that colleges they see as a problem in need of paper, gray matter, and brown shoe are increasingly invaluable to small scientific thing, and frankly that’s use” as being especially difficult to immediate attention. "It’s a conun- leather.” institutions — and for far more where we all live and die. That’s the explain. “They get it at the 10,000- drum, an enigma, for board mem- With new members, “we spend than just their donations. number I look at the most.” foot level, but they don’t really know bers,” says Susan W. Johnston, ex- a lot of time on admissions and fi- Given the challenges now facing “Sweet Briar frightens me,” she how to think about it in the weeds. I ecutive vice president of the As- nance,” he says, because figuring out small colleges, many rely more and adds, “although I know there were go back and forth on whether they sociation of Governing Boards of how to fill the college’s beds remains more on trustees for expertise that reasons why Sweet Briar happened. should understand the details or is Universities and Colleges. “The na- a top priority when demographics the college doesn’t have in house — As a board member, it makes you that crossing over a line into man- ture of faculty work is also puzzling, show “we’re fighting for a smaller on investments, legal matters, and think. What is it that you should do agement?” and that’s not insignificant, because and smaller pool of potential stu- construction projects, for instance. in that situation?” That said, Mr. Bierman and oth- faculty are an important part of how dents.” But he’s also gotten the board Just as importantly, trustees serve “It’s so important that board ers insist that a board can only be an institution delivers its mission.” involved in issues like risk manage- as a check on the president and as good as the information it gets. ment — in chemistry laboratories vice presidents if something seems He was fortunate, he says, in that HOW THE SAUSAGE IS MADE and on playing fields — even as he to be going off course. “You’ve got “ The margin for error he “hired a CFO who was adamant says he warns board members that a lot of really smart people helping is much smaller, that no bad news ever be held back For trustees who are alumni, it “they’re not there to micromanage.” you with problems,” says Scott Bier- from the board.” can also be hard to update their Ms. Armacost says that “nearly man, president of Beloit College. and therefore boards “You build trust by letting them thinking about the institution they all boards have room for improve- “If a small college makes the have to be more know anything that you know,” says attended 25 or 30 years ago. “They ment,” and that no matter how busy wrong bet on, say, distance edu- Mary-Linda Merriam Armacost, a were 18 to 22, and everything was a president is, “allocating a substan- cation or what seems like a new attentive, more former president of Wilson College hunky-dory,” says Zach P. Messitte, tial amount of time to building your hot field, a wrong guess can be engaged.” and the Moore College of Art & De- president of Ripon. “They didn’t see board” is essential. But she also cau- very consequential,” says Richard sign who is now an adjunct faculty how the sausage was made, so to tions that problems can crop up, “es- P. Chait, an emeritus professor of member in the University of Penn- speak. Now they’re seeing a differ- pecially if you have a rich, vocal board education at Harvard Universi- members understand the context in sylvania’s Graduate School of Ed- ent perspective on the college.” member who tries to take control.” ty’s Graduate School of Education which they’re working these days,” ucation, where she teaches about But once trustees are up to Mr. Bierman says Beloit’s trust- who has long studied college gov- says Douglas Orr, a former presi- small colleges. “I used to tell trust- speed, they can bring a lot to the ta- ees have, among other things, “pro- ernance. “The margin for error is dent of Warren Wilson College who ees, ‘This is what’s waking me up ble. “We’ve had a couple of trustees voked us to be more intentional and much smaller, and therefore boards is now a consultant for the Associa- at 3 in the morning.’ Then I used who come from the business world generate a deeper understanding have to be more attentive, more en- tion of Governing Boards of Univer- to leave the board alone to discuss who’ve really pushed us on devel- of retention issues among our stu- gaged, more diligent.” sities and Colleges. “This is a total- anything they wanted.” oping goals and metrics,” Mr. Mes- dents.” And they kept the admin- Fortunately, says Mr. Chait, the ly different environment, and board Ms. Hass, of Austin, says she sitte says. He also relies on trustees istration on a short leash during a people most small colleges enlist as members need to fully understand goes out of her way to make it clear to pass on concerns that his staff period when enrollment wasn’t as trustees — successful alumni and the megatrends” — including, he to board members that “I am not might not. “I tell them, you oughta strong as he and others had hoped. local business leaders — often bring says, demographic shifts, worries offended or insulted when you ask a go have lunch in the cafeteria and “We went to the board to ask “enormous devotion” to their tasks. over college affordability, and “the tough question. We want the tough talk to students,” he says. “Recent- about a three-year loan against the And while a small college’s board whole online phenomenon.” questions to be asked on the floor ly a couple of trustees did, and they endowment,” he says. “They said, may have no high-profile names, Historically, trustee meetings of the meeting, not off to the side.” got an earful about our Wi-Fi. They ‘We’ll give you a one-year loan.’ I that can be an advantage, he says. have brought a parade of vice presi- One concept that regularly pro- came back and let me have it.” got what they were saying. So we “With smaller egos, they may be dents to deliver reports, and boards vokes questions from new board Mr. Messitte’s board chair, Mr. did the hard work, and we solved more amenable to information and have been “rather passive,” says members is shared governance, Peterson, is an Illinois lawyer and the problem within the year. It was less likely to err on the side of over- Mr. Orr. “We encourage them to be which can exasperate even veteran an alumnus. He says he tells new a great piece of advice from the confidence.” more issue-driven, interactive, and trustees trying to deal with what trustees they can contribute “green board.” the chronicle of higher education | may 8, 2015 A13

MLA Election Slate Signals Embrace of Writing Specialists

By JENNIFER HOWARD professor of English at Emory Uni- sition-and-rhetoric contingent: digital studies at the University of faculty in state-of-the-profession re- versity, says the 2015 slate sends a Writing-studies professors enjoy Kentucky, started to do something ports, for instance. “Traditionally we rofessors of composition signal to English departments that brighter job prospects than their the MLA was not doing: a regular haven’t had the representation that and rhetoric do yeoman’s writing studies counts as a research literature-focused colleagues do. count of jobs listed in composition I think we deserve as a discipline at Pwork in English departments, discipline. “This recognition is per- That makes them a potentially and rhetoric. He posts them on a the MLA table.” teaching nuts-and-bolts classes to haps the most important outcome powerful constituency. website, rhetmap.org, and shares The new nominations appear undergraduates. And now, as a re- of these nominations,” he says. “The numbers are quite clear that job roundups on Twitter. to be part of an attempt to change search discipline, writing studies Graduate students and faculty He’s found more than 300 listings that. Ann Marie Rasmussen, a pro- has taken off, as scholars investi- members in writing studies, he adds, THE HUMANITIES so far this year, many of them multi- fessor of German and Slavic stud- gate digital communication, polit- have also been involved in recent ac- ple hires. “That’s a really significant ies at the University of Waterloo, ical and environmental rhetoric, tivism aimed at the association, such there are more tenure-track research percentage of the job market,” Mr. in Ontario, chaired the nominating and other examples of writing as as the MLA Democracy movement, jobs in rhetoric and composition Ridolfo says. “To be totally blunt, I committee that put the three writ- a social and cultural phenomenon. which describes itself as a “sponta- than there are in English or Amer- think that MLA is starting to realize ing-studies scholars on the ballot. But all that work hasn’t made neous movement that aims to place ican literature, and that’s been true that there’s a huge percentage of jobs The deliberations are confidential, writing specialists feel that their activists into MLA governance.” for a long time,” says Mr. Bousquet. advertised with them, and we’re not she says, but the fact that the three natural home is the Modern Lan- The association has a practi- In 2012, Jim Ridolfo, an assistant receiving the same professional ser- nominees have a specialty in rheto- guage Association, the leading pro- cal reason to court the compo- professor of writing, rhetoric, and vices” — including writing-studies ric is no accident. fessional association for language and literature. Many of them gravi- tate toward the Conference on Col- lege Composition and Communi- cation or another, smaller group focused on their particular interests. The MLA is showing signs that it wants to make them feel more in- Bryant University cluded. The most recent indication came last month, when the association announced the nominees for its Where East Meets West 2015 elections, to be held late this year. (The nominating committee, elected by the MLA’s Delegate As- sembly, includes both senior and junior scholars; according to the by- laws, every other year, including this year, the vice-presidential nominees must be from the field of English.) All three nominees for second vice president are high-profile scholars of writing studies: Michael F. Ber- nard-Donals, a professor of English and Jewish studies at the Universi- ty of Wisconsin at Madison; Anne Ruggles Gere, a professor of English at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor; and Keith Gilyard, a professor of English and African-Amer- Bryant University Zhuhai, joint venture Plans of the unprecedented Forbidden City ican studies at Pennsylvania State with Beijing Institute of Technology Zhuhai, replica, Shu Fang Zhai, to be constructed on University. While second vice pres- groundbreaking March 19, 2015 the Bryant University campus ident doesn’t sound like a hugely influential job, whoever wins will eventually rotate into the presidency. “The 2018 president will be a scholar in the field of rhetoric and composition, which is one of the most vital fields under the large umbrella we call the Modern Lan- guage Association,” says Rosemary G. Feal, executive director. She has heard from rheto- For more than 150 years, Bryant University has delivered an exceptional edUcation ric-and-composition scholars that characterized By innovation that anticipates the fUtUre, and oUr fUtUre stUdents, the association needs to do a better job of representing them. The more in a changing world. they get involved, “the more influence they will have,” she says. Being sidelined by colleagues So that each Bryant graduate is prepared for innovative leadership in a global context, Bryant is isn’t the only challenge for these building 265,000 square feet of innovative domestic and international facilities for U.S. and Asian scholars. “A lot of adjunct work is done by composition instructors,” students to study together. says Mr. Gilyard, one of the nominees. “In many ways it’s been a work-force issue.” Construction of our new facility, Bryant University Zhuhai, is already underway, soon to be followed by an unprecedented reconstruction of an exact replica of a section of the Forbidden City, Shu Fang 19TH-CENTURY ROOTS Zhai, on our campus in Rhode Island. Our design for the future is underway. Literary studies has ruled the day for a long time, but the association has a longer involvement with writing studies than it sometimes gets credit for, he says. It’s a legacy that dates as far back as a late-19th-cen- CREATE YOUR PATH tury MLA president, Fred Newton Scott, a prominent scholar of rhet- EXPAND YOUR WORLD oric and composition. This year’s ACHIEVE YOUR SUCCESS slate of candidates “speaks to the resurgence of writing studies within the broader community of literary studies,” Mr. Gilyard says. Marc Bousquet, an associate A14 may 8, 2015 | the chronicle of higher education Faculty Group Takes U. of Illinois to Task in Report on Salaita Case

By PETER SCHMIDT stated reasons for rescinding his issuing of such a formal statement pus but “much of aca- appointment — concern that his of findings, however, sets the stage demia.” he University of Illinois vi- inflammatory Twitter posts about for its members to vote to censure “The issue in the olated principles of academ- Israel betrayed a lack of civility and the administration of the univer- case has never been Tic freedom in withdrawing a portended his potential mistreat- sity’s Urbana-Champaign campus the content of Salaita’s tenured faculty appointment from ment of Jewish students — “have at the association’s annual confer- message,” Mr. Reich- Steven G. Salaita over his harsh cast a pall of uncertainty over the ence, in June. man said. “One may criticisms of Israel, the American Based on the report’s tone, such consider the contents Association of University Profes- FACULTY a vote appears likely. In an AAUP of his tweets to be juve- sors argued in a report released news release accompanying the nile, irresponsible, and last week. degree to which academic freedom document, Henry F. (Hank) Reich- even repulsive, and The university denied Mr. Salai- is understood and respected” at the man, head of the investigative com- still defend Salaita’s ta the due-process rights that his Urbana-Champaign campus. mittee and chairman of the AAUP’s right to produce them.” tenured status should have afford- The conclusions in the report, Committee A on Academic Free- In its correspon- ed him, and also violated widely by an AAUP investigative com- dom and Tenure, called the univer- dence with the AAUP’s accepted standards for academic mittee, are consistent with other sity’s treatment of Mr. Salaita “one investigative panel, the GREG KAHN FOR THE CHRONICLE governance by not letting relevant statements that the association’s of the more significant violations of university maintained The finding that Illinois violated Steven Salaita’s faculty and administrative bodies leaders made last year in protest- academic freedom this decade.” He that Mr. Salaita did not academic freedom sets up a censure vote. weigh in on his fate there, the re- ing the university’s treatment of the said the controversy had roiled not have the same due-pro- port says. It says the university’s controversial scholar. The AAUP’s just the Urbana-Champaign cam- cess and speech rights as other professors there because the university system’s board had he never actually joined the facul- not planned to formally approve his ty. Robin Kaler, a spokeswoman for appointment until after he started the Urbana-Champaign campus’s teaching — its regular practice with administration, reiterated that po- new faculty members — violates sition last month. “Dr. Salaita was recommendations by the AAUP never an employee of the univer- and the Association of American sity,” she said in an email to The Colleges and Universities. Chronicle. n The university’s subsequent re- jection of Mr. Salaita’s appointment A ‘NUANCED’ ISSUE OF LAW amounted to a summary dismissal, in violation of both its own policies Much of the disagreement be- and AAUP principles. tween the university and the AAUP n Decisions made by Chancel- centers on the question of whether lor Wise and the system’s Board of Mr. Salaita had legal status as an Trustees violated widely accept- Illinois faculty member when the ed standards of academic gov- university withdrew its offer of a ernance. Ms. Wise initially an- tenured professorship in American nounced a decision not to forward Indian studies. Although the facul- Mr. Salaita’s appointment to the ty appointment had remained sub- board without even having in- ject to formal approval by the Uni- formed others in the faculty and versity of Illinois system’s Board administration who had recom- of Trustees, such board approvals mended hiring him. are generally considered a rubber n Mr. Salaita’s Twitter posts stamp. Mr. Salaita had already re- about Israel were expressions as a signed from his previous tenured citizen, protected by academic free- position as an associate professor dom. The university’s assertions of English at Virginia Tech, accept- that his dismissal was intended to ed course assignments, and sold his protect students was unsupported house in Virginia. He has since filed by any evidence of misconduct by a federal lawsuit challenging the him in the classroom. university’s actions. n Chancellor Wise and the trust- In a March 25 response to the ees acted inappropriately in citing AAUP, quoted in its report, Chan- concerns about Mr. Salaita’s civili- cellor Phyllis M. Wise of the Ur- ty as a basis for their decision. The bana-Champaign campus said the concept of civility “is vague and ill question of whether Mr. Salaita ac- defined,” and does not provide an tually had joined the Illinois fac- objective standard, the report says. ulty “is clearly a nuanced issue of Such a standard inevitably “con- contract law” to be settled by the flates the tone of an enunciation courts. with its content,” so that people are “The university remains con- most likely to be accused of incivil- cerned and bewildered,” she said, ity in respect to statements that are “that the AAUP apparently contin- controversial. Moreover, a profes- ues to maintain that it is entitled sor’s use of an emotionally charged to usurp the authority of the feder- tone “does not constitute grounds al judicial system regarding deter- for punishment.” mining questions of fact and law n The university’s handling currently in dispute.” of Mr. Salaita has had a chill- The AAUP’s report, howev- ing effect on speech on the Urba- er, says its concern “is not with na-Champaign campus because the legality of the university’s ac- “at least a sizable minority of fac- tions but with their conformity to ulty members” there fear that ac- AAUP-supported principles and ademic freedom is endangered. procedural standards.” Although the faculty is divided in Among its central findings, the its assessments of the administra- report says: tion’s actions, at the end of the day, n The university’s offer of a ten- which group represents the major- ured faculty appointment to Mr. ity view “is fundamentally irrele- Salaita, first made in an October vant” because “academic freedom, 2013 letter to him, should have en- like all liberties, will be meaning- titled him to the due-process rights ful only insofar as it can protect of a tenured faculty member. That minority viewpoints.” t he chron icl e of highe r e duc at ion | m ay 8, 2015 a15

Chinese Anti-Corruption Campaign Targets M.B.A. Programs By LARA FARRAR mune from all of the roller-coaster “We lost one student,” Mr. Cohen “I figured at some point we rides of cultural differences and gov- said. “We hope that we may be able would see programs strug- Shanghai ernment interventions and regulato- to get many SOE executives into gling,” said Patrick Moreton, a recent decision by the ry issues that don’t make sense from our program later, that this policy professor of strategy at Duke’s Chinese government to limit a Western perspective,” says Ira Co- may end, that it won’t be an ongo- Fuqua school. “There are way Awho can enroll in executive hen, executive vice president of Uni- ing issue.” too many seats.” M.B.A. courses threatens a lucra- versal Ideas, an education consult- Officials from Duke’s Fuqua Whatever the impact, some tive set of partnerships operated ing company in China, and former School of Business and North- say the bigger question is why, by top American business schools executive director of Rutgers’s exec- western’s Kellogg School of Man- in a country that says it wants here. utive-education programs there. agement said they had no de- to forge greater ties with in- The new rules bar government During the last 10 years or so, crease in enrollment due to the ternational companies, would officials and managers of state- there has been an explosion of ex- policy, and Harvard Business the government limit access to owned enterprises, known as SOEs, ecutive-education and manage- School did not respond to que- business education? ment programs in China, some run ries about the new rules. Chinese administrators at INTERNATIONAL by business schools of prestigious If the ban continues, executives some of the American busi- American universities, including connected to the government may ness schools, who requested from attending expensive courses Harvard, Northwestern, Duke, and not be the only ones who could stop anonymity because they did “or other training programs which, the University of Maryland. The showing up in class. Other students not have permission to speak seemingly for study, are actually for schools have been trying to take ad- from global companies often attend to the news media, say one of networking and making friends.” vantage of a huge market where an such programs to have network- the main reasons for the gov- U. OF MARYLAND The rules explicitly mention execu- affiliation with a top-notch global ing opportunities with classmates ernment regulation is to curb The new rules so far have not had a big tive M.B.A. programs. university is highly coveted. from the government and govern- a form of bribery. A private impact on the U. of Maryland’s executive The ban is part of a sweeping So far, China’s own programs ment-run industries. company, for example, would M.B.A. program in Beijing. campaign by Xi Jinping, China’s have been hit the hardest by the “For EMBA programs in Chi- pay the tuition for students president, to stamp out corruption rule; The Wall Street Journal re- na, networking is really important, from the government or gov- and extravagant spending by gov- ports that enrollment is down 15 to maybe the top reason for students ernment-run enterprise to at- should be a warning on how quick- ernment officials. While the anti- 30 percent for programs at some of to attend,” said Bruce Peng, the tend a program in exchange for po- ly the environment can change, said graft effort has previously focused China’s top business schools. founder of an investment company tential business deals. Jason Lane, a co-director of the on a handful of Chinese university American schools say they have focused on China’s education sector. Mr. Cohen, the education consul- State University of New York at Al- officials, education experts say the not experienced the same drastic “I think these programs are and will tant, says the move will ultimately bany’s Cross Border Education Re- new ban represents the first time decline in enrollment, but they are continue to become less appealing hurt China. search Team. Western university programs have concerned nonetheless. Gary Co- for students from other industries.” “You are diminishing a gener- Foreign universities “should al- been affected, if indirectly. hen, an assistant dean of executive ation, or a part of a generation, of ways be cautious about getting in- The ban affects only certain programs with the University of ‘TOO MANY SEATS’ the intellectual capacity to be able volved in a place like China,” he American programs, but the sweep Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School to better operate their SOEs. They said. “I would not say it is volatile, and unexpected nature of the edict of Business, which offers executive These changes, combined with want to go global, but exposure but it is fluid. Actors change quick- show the risks foreign universities M.B.A. courses in partnership with a market saturated with new busi- to global business is being taken ly. Governments change. If you face operating in China, where reg- China’s University of International ness programs, may spell trouble away,” he said. partner with the wrong govern- ulations can change quickly for un- Business and Economics, in Bei- for what was once seen as a lucra- For American universities that ment, then you may be out and peo- clear reasons. jing, said the program was “not im- tive opportunity for American uni- work in China or are interested ple may not want to deal with you “The education sector is not im- pacted heavily.” versities. in starting projects there, the ban anymore.”

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Syria, Jordan, and Morocco, and researched the vertising market, it’s nothing like the ones in Wider Focus Abroad history of the Middle East and North Africa. And New York City, Los Angeles, or Chicago. Hans de Wit, a Dutch scholar of global high- I fell in love with Islamic art and material culture This is the second year of the program, and er education who has spent the past few years and medieval Islamic history.” the first in which the interns are paid, Ms. working in Italy, is heading stateside to lead The appointment is part of the center’s effort Wardell says. Boston College’s Center for International High- to globalize its study of material culture, says its Ms. Kohl says there are some downsides to er Education. But when he becomes director dean, Peter N. Miller. not being in CBD’s office. At times, the distance this September, he wants to shift its focus a bit. “We have many scholars who work on Eu- can hinder communication. A lot can be learned “There’s so much rope,” he says. “It’s really valuable to be able to from interacting with and observing others in happening in Chi- juxtapose different cultures instead of assum- the workplace, and she has missed out on that. na, South Africa, ing, for instance, what has emerged from Euro- But not for long. After she graduates in May, and Russia that pean history is universal.” Ms. Kohl will be moving to Chicago to work with is understudied Islamic culture contrasts with European arts CBD full time. “Without this internship,” she and worth looking “because of its lack of mainstream, large-scale says, “that just wasn’t really going to be a possi- JACOB BITNEY into,” says Mr. de traditions of painting and sculpture,” he says. bility for me.” —CASEY FABRIS Wit. “I especially “Much of the work and creative energy were RIAN SATTERWHITE have a strong inter- funneled into the decorative arts.” OBITUARIES director of the Holden est in Latin Amer- The permanent position in Islamic art and Leadership Center at the ica, which tradi- material culture was six or seven years in the Rare-Film Collector University of Oregon tionally hasn’t been making, Mr. Miller says, as Bard searched for J. Fred MacDonald, a scholar whose writings the emphasis of the the appropriate candidate. “To find someone placed popular culture in historic context and center.” who is both super-competent in their field and a leading preservationist of audiovisual media, WHAT I’M READING: can play at a multidisciplinary level, especially ‘THE SYSTEMS VIEW Even with so died in Los Angeles on April 9; he was 74. much shared lan- at the junior level, is hard,” he says. While a professor of history at Northeastern OF LIFE’ BOSTON COLLEGE guage and culture, Hans de Wit Ms. Balbale says that part of the center’s ap- Illinois University from 1969 to 1996, he began countries in Lat- peal is that it is a tight-knit community, “which, amassing one of the world’s largest personal I work from the premise that in America do re- by definition, a big university is not. It’s a com- collections of films, and in 2010 sold it to the higher education should pre- markably little collaboration on higher educa- munity of intellectuals and curators united by United States Library of Congress: 40,000 reels pare everyone for leadership. tion, says Mr. de Wit. To figure out why, he will the common question of what objects can tell us of film, as well as 40,000 hours of recordings of Not only the positional kind take a closer look at educational structures and about the past and human society.” vintage radio broadcasts. that we’ve been acculturated also do research on how higher education and —LISA PHILIP The material includes rare records of the civ- into first thinking of when we Roman Catholic identity intersect in the region. il-rights movement and other historical events, hear the word, but the system- In some ways, the new job will be a return to but it is noted for its diversity and often-weird ic kind that will see us through Mr. de Wit’s beginnings. His background is in Long-Distance Intern expressions of American culture conveyed in this time of “wicked problems.” social anthropology in South America, and he When Ellie A. Kohl, a senior at Kent State advertising, and in government, public-service, Our challenges span multiple did fieldwork in Peru. University and an advertising intern, needs and industrial films. social, economic, natural, and “One of the strengths of my career is that I guidance in her job, she can’t just peek into In 2011, Mr. MacDonald and the library national boundaries, and re- have been both a practitioner and a scholar at her supervisor’s office to ask a question. She is awarded the University of Arizona the license quire critical thinking, commu- the same time,” says Mr. de Wit, who has con- in Kent, Ohio, and the firm she works for, CBD to maintain the free, online American Indian nity-based action, and collective sulted for the European Commission and the Marketing, is 370 miles away, in Chicago. Film Gallery, whose 450 nonfiction films dat- engagement. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Ms. Kohl is one of two Kent State students ing from 1922 to 2011 record life among North A source of inspiration for Development. Most recently, he helped found American tribes. dealing with those challenges the Center for Higher Education International- In a 2011 promotional short about the gallery, is Fritjof Capra and Pier Luigi ization at the Catholic University of the Sacred Mr. MacDonald said he had aimed to rescue Luisi’s recent book, The Systems Heart, in Milan. audiovisual materials from loss to decay or de- View of Life: A Unifying Vision, Mr. de Wit says the position in Boston is “the struction, and he encouraged wide use of them which presents a compelling al- cherry on the cake” because the center and its online and in classrooms. —PETER MONAGHAN ternative narrative of who we departing director, Philip G. Altbach, are gi- are, how we came to be here, ants in the field of international higher educa- and perhaps where we should tion. There, Mr. de Wit will have three full-time Anthology Founder be going. The book’s vision is doctoral students to work with, instead of part- M.H. Abrams, the influential literary critic grand and probably incomplete, time students, as in Italy, and he expects to and founding editor of The Norton Anthology but also points the way toward build a new master’s program in higher-educa- of English Literature, died in Ithaca, N.Y., on something better, truer. tion internationalization. —ANGELA CHEN April 21. Mr. Abrams, a professor of English The authors, who are part emeritus at Cornell University, was 102. of a much larger wave of writ- He joined Cornell in 1945 as an assistant pro- ers, thinkers, and researchers A Place for Islamic Arts fessor and retired in 1983, but he continued to urging us to re-examine our Abigail Balbale will be returning to famil- lecture there and at other institutions through- relationship with one another iar surroundings when she joins Bard Gradu- out his 80s and 90s. and with nature, have influ- SARAH FLAGG, CBD MARKETING ate Center in July, as its first assistant professor Mr. Abrams published major critical works enced how I think about effec- Danielle Wright (left) and Ellie Kohl of Islamic art and material culture. She was a on Romantic literature, as well as the popular tive leadership. I wonder how postdoctoral fellow there from 2012 to 2014, Glossary of Literary Terms. it could similarly contribute to before taking a post as assistant professor of doing virtual internships this year at CBD. Ms. But he is best known to millions of students how we think about the future medieval history at the University of Massachu- Kohl says her internship has allowed her to ex- as the editor of The Norton Anthology of En- of higher education. setts at Boston. pand her network beyond her home state. glish Literature, which first appeared in 1962. I believe that we need to con- At Bard in the She has also learned to work more proactive- In a 2006 essay for The New York Times, Ra- struct a compelling new nar- fall, Ms. Balbale ly. The distance has forced her to anticipate her chel Donadio noted that while the anthology rative. Higher education does will teach a course employer’s needs and do things before someone had been “assailed by some for being too canon- indeed prepare for careers and on the material tells her to. ical and by others for faddishly expanding the workplaces, but also for social culture of the Is- Though the majority of the internship has reading list,” it had prevailed over the years “due change and compassionate, lamic caliphate been virtual, she and Danielle Wright, her fel- in large part to the talents of Abrams, who re- shared leadership. Is not its pur- from the 7th cen- low intern, had an opportunity to spend a few fined the art of stuffing 13 centuries of literature pose to make us better, more tury to the present, days in Chicago meeting their new colleagues. into 6,000-odd pages of wispy cigarette paper.” connected, caring, critical, and exploring with her Wendy A. Wardell, a lecturer in advertising Mr. Abrams remained the anthology’s editor courageous? What should our students questions at Kent State who advises the program, says that through seven editions over four decades. He yardstick for success be? The “about the relation- working for a company in a new city can pro- was among the recipients of the National Hu- Systems View of Life suggests ship between po- vide students with a different perspective, but manities Medal for 2013. that lessons from biology and litical and spiritual BARD COLLEGE not everyone can afford to move away for three —CHARLES HUCKABEE systems sciences may help re- power, and about Abigail Balbale months. The advertising industry is starting to connect us with a core tenet of how rulers use ob- have more consultant and freelance opportuni- Read more about people in Gazette on Page A26 living: Life creates conditions jects to legitimate their authority,” she says. ties, she says, and virtual internships seem to fit or on Twitter at @ruthehammond. Submit conducive to life. Leadership A lecture she heard on Don Quixote as a col- into that new reality. news releases and contributions for What I’m and higher education should as- lege freshman “led me on this path toward study- Without the chance to be a virtual intern, Reading to [email protected]. News items pire to the same heights. ing Arabic and Islamic Spain, which is still my some students could lose out on opportunities, can also be entered at chronicle.com/listingRe- field,” she says. “But along the way I also lived in she says: While Northeast Ohio has a good ad- quest/People the chronicle of higher education | may 8, 2015 A17 In Brief

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STUDENTS of a college’s alumni on each gauge to their tion,” it said, “to feel that you have to respond U. of Florida Closes Fraternity expected performance based on student to someone (peer or supervisor) if asked who characteristics and college type. Such a cal- you voted for, if you voted, or plan to vote or Accused of Insulting Veterans culation is meant to determine the portion ask you to show evidence that you have voted.” The University of Florida and the national of alumni success that can be attributed to The email that touched off the controver- Zeta Beta Tau fraternity said last week that the college, rather than giving an institution sy was sent by Philip Connelly, executive vice the fraternity chapter whose members are ac- credit for, say, enrolling a wealthy, well-pre- president for operations, to 10 administrators. Corrections cused of insulting wounded veterans has been pared student body. It said: “We need to ensure that we are suc- shut down, The Gainesville Sun reports. The idea of a value-added ranking is not en- cessful in electing candidates who share our n A picture caption in a “We are absolutely disgusted by the accusa- tirely new. As a Brookings report acknowledg- vision for the future of Kean University. Our profile of Michael M. Crow, tions that have been made regarding the be- es, Money magazine devised a ranking of col- slate of candidates is attached you need to president of Arizona State havior of members of this chapter,” said Mat- leges that it said added the most value. provide me with TEN eligible voters who you University (The Chronicle, thew J. Rubins, the national organization’s Brookings provides up to three scores for know will vote for our slate of candidates. I May 1), mistakenly trans- president, in a joint statement with the univer- each college, instead of one comprehensive am one of ten individuals who is heading up a posed the identification of sity’s president, W. Kent Fuchs. ranking. That decision was made because not team that will produce the necessary votes to Mr. Crow and his brother A week and a half earlier, members of the all of the needed data were available for every take back control. Please send me your 10 vot- Dave. In the photograph, chapter attended their spring formal at the college, said Jonathan Rothwell, a fellow with ers A SA P.” Michael Crow is on the same resort where a group of wounded veter- Brookings’s Metropolitan Policy Program and Faculty Senate leaders said that seven of the right and Dave is on the ans was meeting. The veterans reported that the lead author of the report. For instance, recipients report directly to Mr. Connelly, so left, not the other way some members had spit on them, thrown beer data on Mr. Rothwell’s favorite metric, midca- they might feel pressured to comply with his around. Elsewhere in the at them, and urinated on an American flag. reer earnings, came from PayScale and were message. article, a photograph os- Zeta Beta Tau expelled three members from available for only 1,298 colleges. In a statement released last week, a Kean tensibly of Herbert A. Si- the chapter, and the university initially sus- Unlike some other rankings, Brookings’s spokeswoman rejected accusations that the mon actually showed Allen pended it. The closure is effective immediately. covers two-year as well as four-year colleges. email was improper. She said the university Newell, a colleague of Mr. “The reported conduct of this fraternity,” Mr. It also pinpoints measures of college quali- encourages everyone at the university to “fully Simon’s at Carnegie Mel- Fuchs said, “contradicts the values of service ty that are strongly associated with success- engage in our democratic election process” for lon University. A correct and respect that are at the center of this uni- ful economic outcomes for alumni, such as the Faculty Senate. photo of Mr. Simon ap- versity.” the share of graduates prepared to work in pears at chronicle.com. STEM fields. FACULTY

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Teaching Science So It Sticks By DAN BERRETT

Eugene, Ore. cott fisher gets a lot of educational mileage from a postcard. Each quarter Mr. Fisher, a lecturer in astronomy at the Univer- sity of Oregon, asks students in his introductory course to write to him at his cosmic address. That means not only including his Sroom number here in Willamette Hall and his ZIP code, 97403, but also locating him in the universe. The extra-credit assignment serves one of Mr. Fisher’s main goals for the It’s a low bar but still hard to reach. The paradox reflects the shaky scientific knowl- course: helping students develop a sense of scale, or what he edge that many students bring to college and calls “a cosmic perspective.” Along the way, he hopes to firm their insecurity about disciplines haloed in In Focus exceptionalism. Rates of scientific literacy up their tenuous grasp of scientific reasoning and make them among American adults hover below 30 per- CURRICULUM more comfortable with science. That’s the idea behind several cent. More than a third of them aren’t convinced that the planet is warming, and only revamped courses in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics half think human activity is causing climate change, despite consensus among scientists at Oregon, to raise an often paltry level of science literacy among nonma- that it is. Even long-settled subjects are still jors. clouded by doubt: 30 percent of Americans say parents should be able to choose not to The approach aligns with efforts nationwide to improve science educa- vaccinate their children; 53 percent think humans and dinosaurs coexisted; and 70 per- tion, though not only to produce more graduates in science, technology, cent don’t believe in the Big Bang theory. Giv- engineering, and mathematics, the STEM fields. Programs like Oregon’s en the social and political stakes of urgent scientific questions, educators are hoping they recognize an equally important but less heralded need: for the vast major- can help produce a citizenry more adept at ity of students, who will never major in the natural and physical sciences, science. Mr. Fisher tries to build his students’ knowl- to gain some understanding or appreciation of those subjects. edge, in part, by making astronomy approach- the chronicle of higher education | may 8, 2015 A19

AMANDA L. SMITH FOR THE CHRONICLE able. In a class this past fall, he read aloud the he notion that success can mean excel in math. Or science teaching is weak at On the first day of class in his addresses on students’ postcards, looking for producing graduates who follow sci- all levels. Also, instruction must contend with astronomy course at the U. the most scientifically accurate, clever, and ence news after college shows how the rapid advancement of scientific knowledge, of Oregon, Scott Fisher tells creative one. He lavished the winner with geek baffling and intimidating many stu- which doubles every nine years, by one esti- students he’s not out to recruit swag: patches and stickers from the Gemi- dents find the subject. mate. Eventually the child’s impulse to explore majors; he wants them simply to ni Observatory in Hawaii, where he’d spent TReinforcing their discomfort are widely ac- and wonder shrivels before a wall of arcana. have a positive experience with nearly a decade doing research and public out- cepted assumptions that would be heretical The Soviet launch of Sputnik, in 1957, and science. “You can just see them reach. elsewhere in academe: that many otherwise the National Defense Education Act, a year physically relax,” he says. The astronomer drew special attention to intelligent, capable people simply don’t have later, marked a symbolic moment, says Rush a postcard that arrived in the current batch, what it takes to learn science (or math) — and D. Holt Jr., chief executive of the American from a student who’d taken his course the pre- that it’s OK if they never do. General-educa- Association for the Advancement of Science. vious year. By then a graduate living in France, tion requirements can perpetuate that think- Long viewed as widely accessible and valuable, he said he’d read a news story about the dis- ing: Science majors take rigorous entry-level science became rarefied. To produce a gener- covery of the Laniakea system, a densely courses. Everyone else gets “Rocks for Jocks.” ation of scientists and engineers who would packed group of galaxies called a supercluster, It doesn’t have to be that way. Scientific rea- drive American innovation and secure the na- which includes the Milky Way. So he included soning — observing, hypothesizing, experi- tion’s superpower status, colleges designed in- it in the address. menting, evaluating evidence — is a staple of troductory courses as weeding mechanisms. “A year later,” Mr. Fisher said, “we have a childhood. Kids are eager to test, say, the ex- High attrition in the classroom was a badge of normal person, not a physics major but a nor- plosive properties of a breath mint dropped honor for professors. They were upholding rig- mal person, who thought about the Laniakea into a soda bottle. But something changes. or, grooming tomorrow’s experts. system.” Curricular convention in schools often re- The model served its purpose but produced He beamed. “This,” he said, “is winning.” stricts serious science courses to students who Continued on Following Page A20 may 8, 2015 | the chronicle of higher education

Continued From Preceding Page our society into people who can think like sci- unintended consequences. “We left behind 80 entists and those who don’t.” percent of the students,” Mr. Holt says. “I don’t Efforts to remedy the imbalance are tak- think that was wise.” ing hold. Programs help students think like A physicist who served eight terms in Con- scientists by teaching them to apply concepts gress, he sees the legacy of that shift in public to the kinds of problems experts tackle. The attitudes. “Appreciation of and support for sci- Association of American Universities is try- ence is eroding,” he says, and the problems go ing to improve the science teaching of fresh- beyond skepticism of federal support for sci- men and sophomores. At Bard College, stu- entific research (recent glimmers of hope not- dents dedicate their January intersession to a withstanding). “Citizen Science” course focused on complex, “It’s a lack of ability to think like a scientist,” open-ended problems in infectious disease. to ask questions that can be answered empir- Students at Arizona State University can take ically, says Mr. Holt. “We have really divided a hybrid course, in person and online, called “Habitable Worlds,” to examine fields of stars and try to determine which ones might sustain life. The course design and learning platform are being adapted by about two dozen other institutions, many of them community colleges. Here at the University of Oregon, the Sci- Test Your Science Literacy ence Literacy Program reimagines how courses are conceived of, framed, and taught to How well do you understand science? nonscience majors. The project, which began Jon D. Miller, director of the International Center for the Advancement in 2010, accounts for about 20 percent of the courses that students take to fulfill their gen- of Scientific Literacy, at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, has been eral-education science requirements. asking people in the United States and abroad that question since 1988. The courses are created for maximum ap- See how you compare with your fellow citizens. About 29 percent of American peal. Instead of taking, say, “Introduction adults scored 70 or above on a 100-point scale, according to results from 2008. to Geology,” students can enroll in “People, Rocks, & Fire.” Some courses play to students’ interests: “Bread 101,” for example, and the “Science of Sex.” Even those derived from a professor’s research sound lively, like the Please answer true or false: Please select from the following “Physics of Life.” 1) The center of the Earth options: If branding draws students in, how the is very hot. 9) Which travels faster: light courses are structured and taught is supposed to get the material to stick. Teaching is the fo- True or sound? cus of frequent workshops for the instructors, False Light tenured professors, and graduate students in Sound the program. In one recent session, they ana- Both the same lyzed their own assignments and tests for the 2) Lasers work by focusing sound lower- and higher-order thinking skills they waves. expected from students. They traded tips like, Write exam questions after each class to better True 10) How long does it take for the Earth to go around the Sun? align teaching with assessment. False Several courses in the program use similar One day student-centered approaches. Students make One month predictions, answer questions with clickers, 3) Electrons are smaller than atoms. One year engage in small-group work, and, in “flipped” True classrooms, interact with professors and a False bevy of teaching assistants who roam around 11) A doctor tells a couple that ready to clear up misconceptions. their genetic makeup means that Tone matters, too. On the first day of his 4) Antibiotics kill viruses as well they’ve got one in four chances of class, Mr. Fisher tells students he’s not out to as bacteria. having a child with an inherited recruit majors; he wants them simply to have a illness. What does this mean? positive experience with science. “You can just True see them physically relax,” he says. False a) If their first three children are One Thursday in October, as students set- healthy, the fourth will have the tled into their seats for his course “The So- illness. lar System,” he caught their eyes and waved 5) The universe began with a huge exaggeratedly. During his lesson, the wiry, b) If their first child has the illness, explosion. caffeinated astronomer pointed to a clock at the next three will not. the back of the lecture hall and asked when True c) Each of the couple’s children will a beam of light leaving Andromeda would be False have the same risk of suffering from visible from Earth. “No Googling!” he shout- the illness. ed, circulating through the roomful of 200 students. Later, explaining human beings’ 6) The continents on which we live d) If they have only three children, capacity to see the universe in its spatial and have been moving their location for none will have the illness. temporal entirety, he slipped in a reference to millions of years and will continue Taylor Swift. “We are never, ever, ever going to move in the future. to see the whole thing,” he said, echoing the singer’s lyrics. In course evaluations, students True describe astronomy made approachable, even False Answers, with the percentage of Americans who correctly answered fun. Many note Mr. Fisher’s “passion” for the each question: subject. A few describe the course as the best 1 True (80 percent) they’ve ever taken. 7) Human beings, as we know them 2 False (48 percent) While not every instructor has what Mr. today, developed from earlier species 3 True (54 percent) Fisher calls “a double dose of schmooze,” the of animals. 4 False (55 percent) 5 True (30 percent) science-literacy courses all seek to draw in stu- True 6 True (72 percent) dents and tame the fear that often prevents False 7 True (37 percent) them from engaging much with science after 8 False (47 percent) they leave the campus. 9 Light (86 percent) 10 One year (67 percent) That lack of connection carries long-term con- 8) The earliest humans lived 11 C (72 percent) sequences, because the scientific enterprise de- pends on a populace that’s willing to support it, at the same time as the dinosaurs. says David J. Asai, senior director of science-edu- True cation programs at the Howard Hughes Medical False Institute, which supports Oregon’s efforts. “If we as a community don’t do a better job of helping our students understand the process of science,” the chronicle of higher education | may 8, 2015 A21

he says, “we’re not doing a good job of preparing says, “with very little information I did not third raised their hands. Some thought the voters, teachers, and parents.” have before or could not have found online vaccine they’d received before enrolling was within two Google searches.” still good (it wasn’t). Others feared how much ut what level of scientific literacy their arms would hurt or worried about being is adequate or desirable? And how eaching students to think sci- tired during finals. can courses best cultivate it? Should entifically does not guarantee that Ms. Vandegrift dispensed with the pro- students be able to recite Newton’s they will. That can be especially gram’s pedagogical evenhandedness and be- third law or know how to think like true with topics like climate change, came prescriptive. “It was the only time I Ba scientist? Maybe it’s enough if they go on to evolution, and the Big Bang theory shared my opinion,” she says, telling students grapple with contemporary questions like the Tthat divide cultural and ideological groups, as that vaccination wasn’t for just their own effect of genetically modified organisms. Dan M. Kahan, a law professor at Yale Uni- health but also the health of those around “Our goal is, five years hence, they’ve grad- versity, points out. In those cases, people’s un- them. “I’m not sure how much of it translated uated and can pick up The New York Times derstanding of science is mediated by “cultural from this hypothetical to their own world,” she science section and find it interesting and not cognition,” he argues. Their sense of identity says. intimidating,” says Judith S. Eisen, a neuro- can get in the way of a willingness to absorb Fewer than half of Oregon’s 22,000 under- biologist who is director of Oregon’s Science information. graduates have been vaccinated. That might Literacy Program. And if they want to learn Mr. Kahan’s research shows, for example, be because of a fundamental misunderstand- more, they know how to find reliable sources that people who identify themselves as very re- of information. “That,” she says, “would be a ligious are far less likely than those who iden- fantastic outcome.” tify as nonreligious to answer, correctly, that Jon D. Miller, director of the International human beings developed from earlier species. Center for the Advancement of Scientific Lit- But when the question is tweaked to ask if that Science Knowledge: U.S. vs. the World eracy, at the University of Michigan at Ann statement is true “according to the theory of Citizens of the United States scored second-highest on a battery of Arbor, cites the same standard. Since 1988 evolution,” the two groups answer similarly. tests of scientiﬁc literacy that were administered internationally he has tested Americans’ scientific literacy, They have comparable knowledge, but only between 2005 and 2007. By this measure, however, less than gauging their knowledge of foundational ma- some choose to believe it. That holds for other a third of Americans are familiar with basic scientiﬁc facts. terial like atoms, DNA, and probability (see topics, too. quiz, Page A20). “If you get these simple con- Highly educated people also have their blind Percent of adults who are science literate, by country cepts down right,” he says, “it opens the door spots. They use their knowledge not necessar- to anything.” ily to help them reach a more informed con- Sweden 35.1 His research, clusion, Mr. Kahan United States 27.3 supported by the has found, but to sup- Netherlands 23.9 National Science port their previous- Norway 22.3 Foundation, is so- ly established views. Finland 22.2 bering. Less than “ Our goal is, five They “spring open a Denmark 22.0 a third of adults confabulatory escape Bulgaria 19.3 score at least 70 years hence, hatch,” he has writ- Iceland 18.2 out of 100 on his ten, to dodge logic. Belgium 18.1 test, which asks they … can pick Frustrated by slop- Germany 18.0 if the Earth re- py thinking, scientists Switzerland 17.0 volves around the often resort to rais- France 17.0 sun or vice ver- up The New York ing their voices of au- Czech Republic 16.8 sa, and in what thority. But to come Luxembourg 16.7 period of time. across as accessible, Hungary 15.3 The good news is Times science some faculty mem- Britain 14.1 that the United bers try to play down States fares com- section and find the omniscient tone. Estonia 12.1 paratively well, In the “Habitable Italy 11.9 ranking second, Worlds” course at Ar- Croatia 11.7 behind Sweden, it interesting and izona State, Ariel D. Slovak Republic 10.6 among 33 coun- Anbar takes a playful Austria 10.1 tries. General-ed- not intimidating.” approach, using gam- Ireland 9.4 ucation require- ification and avoiding Poland 9.1 ments help, but clear-cut answers. Spain 8.6 there’s room for “We rub students’ Greece 6.5 improvement, noses in the fact that Portugal 6.0 Mr. Miller says. “You don’t need more courses. science is about the unknown rather than the Romania 5.9 You just need to teach them more thoughtful- known,” says Mr. Anbar, a biogeochemist who Malta 4.8 ly.” directs the university’s Center for Education Lithuania 3.3 That means taking into account profound Through Exploration. Too often, science pro- Cyprus 2.8 changes in the relationship between people fessors teach a set of facts from a position of Slovenia 2.3 and information in the Internet age. “We’ve unquestioned authority, he says. “We end up Latvia 2.2 moved from a warehouse model,” he says, in teaching exactly what science isn’t.” Turkey 1.5 which people must store crates of informa- Several instructors at Oregon say they work tion in their heads, to “a just-in-time world,” hard not to bias their students, instead pre- Source: Jon D. Miller, International Center where people can wait until they need to senting evidence for them to reach their own for the Advancement of Scientific Literacy know something before trying to learn it. conclusions. In a progressive haven like Eu- Many disciplines are contending with that gene, climate change, evolution, and the age shift. In science, some scholars have homed of the universe tend not to be lightning rods. in on ways of thinking. Edward B. Nuhfer, a But vaccination is. Oregon is among the states ing of probability or the youthful illusion of retired professor of geology who has led fac- with the highest rates of opting out of shots. invincibility, says Andre Le Duc, executive di- ulty-training efforts at Idaho State Univer- The university recently had to make the case rector of the university’s emergency-manage- sity and in the California State University for vaccination when the campus was hit with ment team. system, tests whether students can identify six cases of meningitis. One student died. To Rates of vaccination have been highest in a hypothesis, understand peer review, and contain the outbreak, health officials recom- residence halls and in Greek housing, where define a scientific theory. Courses like Bard’s mended that the university vaccinate all un- social pressure may have worked in the ser- “Citizen Science” take that approach. Stu- dergraduates. vice of public health. Another persuasive dents learn how to apply computer models, The question of whether students would get force emerged around spring break, when what scientific tools and analytical methods the shot became a natural subject of discus- more male students in particular got shots to use, which questions to ask, and how to sion in the course “Science, Policy, and Biol- after going home. “My guess,” says Mr. Le study data. ogy,” which typically explores how vaccines Duc, “is we’re looking at a Mom coefficient.” Still, balancing scientific content with ways work and the debunked hypothesis that the Ms. Vandegrift recalls that many students of thinking — and accessibility with high ex- shots have led to an increase in diagnoses in her biology course would rely on gut in- pectations — is a challenge. At Oregon, one of autism. Students in the class quickly con- stinct when encountering topics like stem of Mr. Fisher’s course evaluations reflects as cluded that concerns about vaccines were not cells and cloning. Once they began to think much. based in science but socially constructed, says through the complexities and implications, “I agree with his ideas about science literacy Eleanor V.H. Vandegrift, a senior instructor of she saw their views become less fixed. Their being important for people who are not exact- biology and associate director of the Science ideology didn’t always shift, she says, but ly interested in the sciences,” the student says. Literacy Program. they grew more receptive to new informa- But the course apparently didn’t offer enough When she asked students if they’d been vac- tion. substance: “I am walking away,” the student cinated for meningitis, though, only about a That, too, is winning. 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hether the “Saving afford a campus culture of academic excel- take 18 credit hours each semester rather than Sweet Briar” campaign lence and social responsibility. the traditional 16, completing 108 of the 128 succeeds in bringing the While many colleges are exploring three- graduation credits in six semesters. The re- college back from the year degree programs, none are designing a maining 20 credit hours could be achieved in brink of closure, the an- three-year curriculum for every student. With internships during the two summers, provid- PETER T. MITCHELL nouncement last month the model I propose, and without the distrac- ing valuable work experience. ofW its imminent demise is still a harbinger of tions of athletics and partying, students will Continued on Following Page tough times ahead for other private liberal-arts colleges. In a conflict between closing with dignity and fighting with every last breath and dollar, how Sweet Briar College prevails or fails will be instructive for all small colleges, single-gender and coed. As one aligned with fighting to the end (and as a former president of two women’s colleges), I offer the following strategy for reinventing and reinvigorating not only Sweet Briar but its financially troubled peers as well. The plan is built on three core principles. First, survival dilemmas require facing harsh realities immediately and unequivocally. For Sweet Briar, that means acknowledging that remaining a women’s college in rural Virginia is not a long-term option. Moreover, the media attention on the viability of women’s colleges only exacerbates Sweet Briar’s problems. Second, reinventing a moribund institution necessitates a change in the operational model. The curriculum, pedagogy, and student services must attract and retain more students. For Sweet Briar, the model should include eliminating athletics, fostering social responsibility, starting a three-year curriculum for all students, and integrating competencies that will distinguish its graduates. Sports are expensive and add nothing to academic excellence. Many high-school students dislike sports; Sweet Briar and colleges like it would do well to direct their appeals to those students — the ones who participate in band or choir, act in plays, or find meaning in community service. Sweet Briar should recruit serious and shy students, because they would blossom there. Wellness programs, rather than sports, should create the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Among the two million college-going high-school graduates every year, there must be a significant number who do not want to party hearty but who actually desire a rigorous education as the core of their college experience. There are even more parents who would gladly pay for and even make sacrifices to BRIAN TAYLOR FOR THE CHRONICLE A24 may 8, 2015 | the chronicle of higher education

Continued From Preceding Page inating intercollegiate athletics a rigorous, relevant and per- could produce savings in excess To prepare Sweet Briar stu- could save as much as $1 million sonalized college education. A of $2 million. dents for lives of meaning and a year and prevent millions of total cost of $75,000 over three By combining increased tuition purpose, the college should em- dollars more from being spent years would be substantially less revenue and budget cuts with rein- phasize wellness, finan- on expanded sports facilities to expensive than public univer- vigorated fund raising, endowment cial literacy (budgeting, attract male athletes. sities, where the average cost is earnings, and new revenue streams banking, mortgages, Reducing nonfaculty staff $18,950 a year, and where most developed by entrepreneurial Survival dilemmas savings, investment), is another cost saving, made students do not graduate in four administrators and board mem- presentational literacy possible because students would years. Additionally, Sweet Briar bers, this financial model could require facing (communicating effec- be academically oriented, taking graduates would be joining the save Sweet Briar and colleges like tively in public speak- 18 credit hours per semester. A work force sooner, making the it in the short term and position harsh realities. For ing, group projects, and liberal-arts curriculum is among savings even greater. them for growth in the years ahead social media), writing the most cost-effective collec- Media attention extolling a as innovative leaders in residential Sweet Briar, that across the curriculum, tion of majors, playing to Sweet resurrected Sweet Briar College liberal-arts education. technical education for Briar’s historic strengths in the could generate millions of dol- The irony is that the “new” means acknowledging the digital age, skills humanities, social sciences, arts, lars’ worth of free advertising. college would be very much like that remaining a in strategic thinking, and sciences. Dedicated faculty A reinvented and reinvigorated the Sweet Briar Institute in 1901, entrepreneurial and members would welcome infus- Sweet Briar would need 0.022 whose charter stated that the women’s college in risk-taking mind-set, ing their teaching with princi- percent of those collegebound “central scope and object” was aesthetic appreciation ples of wellness, presentational high-school graduates to enroll to “impart to its students such rural Virginia is not a and creativity, and literacy, effective writing, tech- a freshman class of 440. With a education in sound learning, philosophical/spiritual nological expertise, strategic modest improvement in reten- and such physical, moral and long-term option. grounding, equipping thinking, aesthetic appreciation, tion (85 percent of the original religious training as shall, in the its students with a credo and philosophical grounding. group in the second year and judgment of its directors, best and a worldview that The financial model must 80 percent of that group in the fit them to be useful members of anchor them and enable eliminate tuition discounting as third year), the college would society.” them to flourish. a pricing strategy. Sweet Briar sustain a total enrollment of Third, colleges with limited re- should drop its sticker price about 1,200. Net revenue of Peter T. Mitchell is a former pres- sources must develop a financial from $47,000 to a firm $25,000 $25,000 per student generates ident of Lasell College, Columbia model that ensures long-term fis- for tuition, fees, room, and $30 million. Eliminating athlet- College in South Carolina, and cal health. At Sweet Briar, elim- board, which is a bargain for ics and reducing the size of staff Albion College.

How do you Why I Love Academic Conferences HELP How to get the most out of a scholarly meeting YOUR GRAD s I write, I’ve followed by specific praise or a just returned friendly question. Voilà! You have STUDENTS from the annual DEVONEY LOOSER made a connection. Beyond that prepare for the rapidly changing meeting of networking moment, attending the American the plenary gives you something academic job market? Society for to discuss with everyone else who Eighteenth-CenturyA Studies, and succinct. But if you swoop attended it. It’s fertile common a vibrant interdisciplinary into a conference, present your conversational ground. If you conference of 900. I’ve attended work, and leave, you’re missing don’t go, you can’t have those that meeting for nearly 25 years the whole point. conversations. That’s your loss. Find out what 13 academic experts have to — from graduate school through Conferences shouldn’t be a Go to coffee breaks, re- say about career development, graduate the tenure track, and while preg- one-way street, in which you ceptions, and group meals. school, mentoring and advising, and nant, nursing, and corralling talk and others listen. At their Wear your name tag. Stick your scholarly work including: toddlers. In part, that’s because best, they are about hearing hand out. Meet people in these 20 years ago at this same confer- great ideas, responding to them, informal “off” moments. If that ence, I met the man I married. meeting people whose work stim- is a challenge for you, set a goal • The six stages of graduate education It’s provided us with a terrific ulates your own, and building a to introduce yourself to a given courtship story that many have network of colleagues you’ll rely number of people at all levels of • How to negotiate an tired of hearing. on in years to come. the academic food chain. academic job offer To say that conferences have Here’s my advice, as a sea- The point is not just to meet • Tips on making the shaped every part of my life is no soned conferencegoer, about how the “stars.” Meet your peers. You most out of a mentor exaggeration. Of course, I’ve gone to have a successful experience at will always find someone else relationship to meetings that have had less a scholarly meeting, particularly who is alone, or friendly and • The no-fail secret to of an impact — you can’t fall in early on in your career. approachable. A tried-and-true writing a dissertation love every time. But conferences Go to the plenary lecture. conversation starter is to ask a can be some of the most socially Maybe it’s not even on a topic you fellow attendee if he or she is pre- sustaining, intellectually stim- care about. Why should you go? senting at the conference. That ulating, and career-enriching It’s your chance to see the work of offers both of you an opportunity experiences in academe. So how someone at the top of his or her to talk about your work-in- DOWNLOAD THE do you make the most of them, game. The talk may be the most progress. FREE BOOKLET beyond truisms like “Work hard fascinating one at the conference We academics like to talk and play hard”? or the most sleepy. Either way, about ourselves, and we’re usu- Many new scholars make the it’s a moment you can learn from. ally grateful to people willing to mistake of thinking that present- Listen not only for what is said listen. Sometimes there is even ing their own work is the most but how. What can you glean an actual exchange of ideas. This

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Have ready a brief, accessi- about someone else’s crappy register a formal complaint about ble self-description. Be pre- paper — even if the person you’re the free hors d’oeuvres or the dura- pared to share the professional talking to has invited you to say bility of the name-tag holder. (Yes, stage that you’re at and what are such things or treated you to an I’ve seen both happen.) you working on. Do so without account of his or her own aca- Academic conferences should hesitation, apologies, or self-dep- demic woes. be about having fun with old and recation. Your description needs Save that kind of sharing for new friends, letting loose outside to be declarative, enthusiastic, the people you know very well, of your normal routine, and It’s better to present a less-than- and to the point. “I’m (first and not for people you’re just meet- seeing sights in out-of-the-way last name). I’m A.B.D. in (disci- ing, even if they are your peers. places. But if conferences aren’t perfect paper, if that will give you pline) at (institution). I work on You are making a first impres- also about some of the above X area, specifically on Y, looking sion. Don’t let it be as a sob story, kinds of professional interactions time to network and listen to the at Z, which matters because as a whiner, or as the person who — especially early on in your ideas of others. Those activities (argument).” goes to every session in order to career — you’re not approaching Then wait for a follow-up ask a devastating question. them in the most rewarding and are more important than last- question or ask a question of Dress aspirationally. There opportune way. If you continue to your listener. If this is especially will be a range of attire at any come back to an annual meeting minute paper polishing. hard for you, then practice it academic conference, although for 25 years running, it will be in front of a mirror or with a there will also probably be a de because you’ve successfully com- friend, but please don’t deliver it facto uniform. Want to know bined the professional fun with like a robot. how to dress? Look at photos the frolic. Do not write or revise your from past conferences, or ask a paper or poster at the confer- trusted mentor for advice. Some Devoney Looser is a professor of ence. I’ve seen junior and senior people make a name for them- English at Arizona State Uni- colleagues make this tactical selves by dressing ultra smartly versity. error all the time. You must or ultra casually. Maybe that’s have your paper finished before you, and you’re most comfortable you come to the conference, so that way. 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The listening and Organizing a conference is a tre- networking are more important mendous amount of work, most that alarming, consider that those same HR professionals estimate that an average of than any last-minute paper of it invisible and thankless. To 17.4% of their current employees will retire in the next five years. How can an institution polishing. add insult to injury, there are prevent this employee exodus from impacting the quality of the education they’re I would go so far as to venture always complaints from confer- providing if they don’t have a cohesive talent management strategy? that no one in the history of encegoers, even about things over academe has ever transformed a which organizers have no control, mediocre paper into a great one such as the weather or the speed Join industry experts for a webinar on Wednesday, May 20 at 2:00 Eastern, to discuss by spending a few hours holed up of the elevators. The 2014 Workforce Talent Management in Higher Education survey. 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If someone goes on wrong with that. the offensive with you, it’s usu- Do as I say. … I’ll admit I’ve ally best to take the high road done things at conferences that Register now at: (“That’s interesting. You’ve given don’t follow the above rules. I me something to think about. haven’t always been on my best http://chronicle.com/webinars/cornerstone_ellucian Thank you,” and then any specific behavior or been my best self. reply). Always take time to thank I’ve noticeably rolled my eyes the panel chair, organizers, and at someone’s lousy paper. I’ve fellow presenters. skipped official events and been New to the organization? caught out doing so in embar- Negativity is risky. This is rassing ways. 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of the Center for the Arts at El of development at Montgomery APPOINTMENTS Camino College. County Community College. Patricia Craig, executive director Kevin Finefrock, assistant super- NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVES Eva Badowska, interim dean, to at Wheelock College (Singapore), intendent at Green Local Schools, ■ ■ dean of the Graduate School of Arts to dean of international and pro- to associate dean of the School for Big Sandy Community and School of the Art Institute of and Sciences at Fordham Univer- fessional experience at Yale-NUS Professional Studies and director Technical College, G. Devin Chicago, Walter Massey sity. College. of external programs at Walsh Uni- Stephenson ■ School of the Art Institute of John D’Angelo Jr., vice president for versity. Paul Ballard, acting associate ■ vice president for enrollment and engineering and facilities opera- Shannon Finning, associate vice Dakota State University, Chicago, Elissa Tenny José-Marie Griffiths associate dean of the College of tions at the NewYork-Presbyterian president for student affairs and ■ Trinity Christian College, Professional Studies at Metropol- Hospital, to vice president for facil- dean of students at Clemson Uni- ■ Franklin College of Indiana, Kurt Dykstra itan State University of Denver, to ities at Northwestern University. versity, to vice president for stu- Thomas Jackson Minar dean of the College of Education Nancy Davis Griffin, associate dean dent affairs at Springfield College ■ Wytheville Community Col- and Professional Studies at Central of enrollment management and (Mass.). ■ Lone Star College-Montgom- lege, Dean Sprinkle Washington University. student affairs for the School of D’Andre Fisher, assistant director ery, Rebecca Riley Tammy Beckham, Nursing at Johns Hopkins Univer- of diversity enrichment programs, director of the Insti- sity, to vice president for enrollment to special assistant to the vice pres- tute for Infectious management at the University of ident for the university community Animal Diseases at Southern Maine. at the University of Oklahoma. Texas A&M Univer- Rick DelVecchio, director of career Beth Fredericks, project director sity at College Sta- placement at Sacred Heart Uni- at the Boston Children’s Museum, Graduate School at Cornell Uni- interim director of nursing at El tion, to dean of the versity, to director of career devel- to executive director of the Center versity. Camino College. College of Veterinary opment for the College of Art and for International Programs and

TAMMY BECKHAM Medicine at Kansas Sciences at Quinnipiac University. Partnerships at Wheelock College Adriene Hobdy, chief talent and Winifred Newman, director of learning officer at Lambert World- advanced studies and director State University. Risa Dickson, associate provost at (Singapore). wide, to director of leadership de- of the I-CAVE Lab for Applied Aaron Betsky, director of the Cin- California State University at San Lisa German, associate dean of velopment and talent management Visualization in the College of Ar- cinnati Art Museum, to dean of Bernardino, to vice president for collections, information, and access at Montgomery County Community chitecture and the Arts at Florida the Frank Lloyd Wright School of academic affairs for the University services at Pennsylvania State Uni- College. International University, to head Architecture. of Hawaii system. versity, to dean of libraries at the Thomas Hollister, chief operating of the architecture department at M. Brian Blake, vice provost for Anne Dinneen, director of invest- University of Houston. officer at Global Partners, to vice the University of Arkansas at Fay- academic affairs and dean of the ments at the James Irvine Founda- Yolanda Golden, academic adviser president for finance and chief etteville. Graduate School at the University tion, to chief investment officer at coordinator for the School of Social financial officer at Harvard Uni- Donald Null, medical director of of Miami, to provost and executive Hamilton College (N.Y.). Work at Loyola University Chicago, versity. the neonatal intensive care unit at vice president for academic affairs Jay Downing, chair of the depart- to associate dean of student success Mary Margaret Holt, director of Primary Children’s Medical Center, at Drexel University. ment of behavioral and social sci- at Arrupe College of Loyola Univer- the School of Dance, to dean of fine to medical director of the neonatal Kathleen Boozang, associate dean ences and professor of psychology, sity Chicago. arts at the University of Oklahoma. intensive care unit in the Children’s of academic advancement, to dean to dean of the College of Arts and Lori Gonzalez, special adviser to Akel Kahera, as- Hospital at the University of Cali- of the School of Law at Seton Hall Sciences at Sul Ross State Univer- the chief academic officer at the fornia at Davis. University. sity. University of North Carolina Gen- sociate dean of the College of Architec- Cheryl O’Connell, dean of con- Norma Bouchard, professor of Ital- Kurt Dykstra, mayor of the City eral Administration, to vice chan- ture, Arts, and Hu- tinuing education and training, to ian and comparative literary and of Holland, Mich., to president of cellor for academic, faculty, and manities at Clemson an additional post, interim dean cultural studies at the University of Trinity Christian College. student affairs at the University of University, to dean of of trades and technology at North Connecticut, to dean of the College Tennessee Health Science Center. Tim Englund, associate dean, to the School of the Arts Island College. of Arts and Letters at San Diego Gary B. Grant, vice president for interim dean of the College of the at Virginia Common- Carolyn O’Grady, director of the State University. college advancement at Washing- Sciences at Central Washington AKEL KAHERA wealth University in Center for International and Cul- ton College, to vice president for Norris Chase, interim director of University. Qatar. tural Education and professor of multicultural student services, to development and university rela- Michael Erskine, interim director, Derek Langhauser, general counsel, education at Gustavus Adolphus executive director of diversity and tions at the University of Tampa. to director of the Marion duPont to interim president of the Maine College, to assistant vice president inclusion in the division of student Molly Gribb, professor and head of Scott Equine Medical Center at Community College system. for academic affairs at Winona affairs at Bradley University. Virginia Tech. the department of civil and envi- Enrique Lavernia, dean of the State University. Rick Christophersen, director ronmental engineering, to dean of Donna Fiedler, assistant director of College of Engineering at the Uni- Leslie Parent, chief of the division of administrative operations for the College of Engineering, Mathe- corporate and foundation engage- versity of California at Davis, to of infectious diseases and epidemi- the College of Performing Arts at matics, and Science at the Univer- ment at the University of Texas at provost and executive vice chancel- ology, to vice dean of research and Chapman University, to director sity of Wisconsin at Platteville. San Antonio, to associate director lor at the University of California graduate studies for the College José-Marie Griffiths, vice president at Irvine. of Medicine and Medical Center for academic affairs at Bryant Uni- James Linksz, former president of and associate vice president for versity, to president of Dakota State research at Pennsylvania State Uni- University. Bucks County Community College, to interim president of Montgom- versity-Milton S. Hershey Medical Branden Grimmett, director of the ery County Community College. Center College of Medicine. Piper Center for Vocation and Ca- Walter Massey, president, to chan- Dipte Patel, director of the Special reer at St. Olaf College, to associate Resource Center, to dean of coun- provost for career and professional cellor of the School of the Art In- stitute of Chicago, effective July 1, seling and student success at El development at Loyola Marymount Camino College. University. 2016. Melanie Perreault, associate pro- Melissa Griswold, director of the Deborah Maue, senior strategist at mStoner, to vice president for stra- vost and professor of history at Third Jayhawk English Sneak Peek Visit financial services program and Salisbury University, to provost and associate professor of finance, to tegic marketing and communications at Columbia College Chicago. vice president for academic affairs dean of the School of Business at at the State University of New York We're more than tornadoes and ruby slippers. Kansas is also the land Maryville University of Saint Louis. Sonya McCook, head of the math- of Barack Obama, Gwendolyn Brooks, Langston Hughes, Gordon ematics department, to dean of College at Buffalo. Melissa Guess, assistant director, Idania Reyes, director of the grad- to director of financial aid at El business, arts, and sciences at Ala- Parks, and Hattie McDaniel! mance Community College. uation initiative, to director of Camino College. the student equity program at El Kyle Harper, interim provost and Thomas Jackson Minar, vice pres- The University of Kansas Department of English invites applications ident for development and alumni Camino College. senior vice president, to provost Chris Reynolds, deputy director from potential graduate students from groups historically and senior vice president at the relations at American University, to president of Franklin College of of athletics and recreation opera- underrepresented in our department (first-generation college University of Oklahoma at Nor- tions at Northwestern University, man. Indiana. attendees, African American, Latino/a, Native American, Asian- Wanda Morris, dean of student to director of athletics at Bradley Sara Xayarath Hernández, director University. American, Northeastern, West Coast). We want to introduce of diversity programs in engineer- learning in the division of health, natural sciences, and human ser- Rebecca Riley, promising applicants to our various options for graduate study. The ing, to associate dean of inclusion interim president, and student engagement in the vice for the Compton Center, to Jayhawk Sneak Peek takes place 15-16 October 2015; we’ll defray to president of Lone Star College-Mont- costs of airfare, overnight lodging and meals. gomery.

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ment, to vice provost and dean of Harald Sontheimer, professor of ences at St. John’s University (N.Y.), Sueann Ambron, dean of the School at Pembroke died on January 23 in undergraduate studies at Oregon neurobiology at the University of to dean of the division of social sci- of Business at the University of Col- Laurinburg, N.C. State University. Alabama at Birmingham, to direc- ences at the City University of New orado at Denver, effective June 30. Richard Evans, 92, professor emer- Montez Robinson, assistant tor of the neuroscience initiative York Queens College. Stevan Davies, professor emeritus itus of psychology at the University coach for men’s basketball at and of the Glial Biology in Health, Jennie Wozniak Boyle, associate of religious studies at Misericordia of Houston died on April 20. Bethune-Cookman University, to Disease, and Cancer Center in the professor and chair of the political University, effective May 18. Warren Greenberg, 71, professor head coach for men’s basketball at Carilion Research Institute at Vir- science department at Elmhurst Joanne Glasser, president of Brad- emeritus of health economics at Alcorn State University. ginia Tech. College, to associate dean of aca- ley University, effective May 31. George Washington University died Laura Ann Rosenbury, professor of Dean Sprinkle, senior vice pres- demics at Arrupe College of Loyola Theodora Kalikow, interim vice on January 14 in Kensington, Md. law at Washington University in St. ident for instruction at Wilkes University Chicago. chancellor and president emerita Clive Kinghorn, 77, former profes- Louis, to dean of the College of Law Community College, to president of of the University of Maine system, sor of mass communications and at the University of Florida. Wytheville Community College. effective June 30. general manager of KTXT-FM at Elizabeth Ross, independent Ava Stanczak, professor and chair RESIGNATIONS Charles Mojock, president of Texas Tech University died on Jan- consultant at the PEN American of pediatrics, to assistant dean of Lake-Sumter State College, effec- uary 18, in Lubbock, Tex. Center, to chief development officer clinical medicine in the College of Robert Chandler, director of the tive December 31. Benjamin Lax, 99, professor emeri- at the National Action Council for Osteopathic Medicine at Lincoln School of Communication at the Betty Porzuczek, assistant professor tus of physics at the Massachusetts Minorities in Engineering. Memorial University-Debusk. University of Central Florida. emerita of fine arts at Misericordia Institute of Technology died on Sonia Rucker, disability determi- G. Devin Stephenson, president of Carol Geary Schneider, president University, effective May 18. April 21 in Newton, Mass. nation counselor at the Missouri Three Rivers College of Missouri, of the Association of American Michael Walters, associate dean Sung Ching Ling, 90, professor Department of Elementary and to president of Big Sandy Commu- Colleges and Universities, effective of religion and global service and emeritus of biomedical engineering Secondary Education, to institu- nity and Technical College. June 30, 2016. chair of the department of biblical at the Catholic University of Amer- tional equity and diversity coordi- Elissa Tenny, provost and senior Jackie Jenkins-Scott, president of studies at Houghton College. ica died on March 21 in Orlando, nator at Southeast Missouri State vice president for academic affairs, Wheelock College, effective in June Linda Williams, associate chancel- Fla. University. to president of the School of the Art 2016. lor of the University of California at Kay Madson, 74, former professor of Andrea Sala, executive director at Institute of Chicago, effective July Paul Mason, associate vice chan- Berkeley. sociology at Concordia University 1, 2016. Palos Verdes Peninsula Education cellor for marketing and strategic Rick Young, president of East Mis- at St. Paul died on January 21 in Foundation, to director of the foun- Joseph Tomasso Jr., professor of communication at the University of sissippi Community College, effec- Rochester, Minn. dation at El Camino College. biology at Texas State University North Carolina at Greensboro. tive June 30. Nana Shineflug, 79, professor in Joan Sattler, dean of the College of at San Marcos, to director of the John Roberts, dean of the College of the indisciplinary arts and theatre Education and Health Sciences, to School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at departments at Columbia College interim provost and vice president and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn the University of Houston. DEATHS Chicago died on January 15 in Chi- for academic affairs at Bradley University. Ted Spring, president of Cape Fear cago. Nancy Tonner, program coordina- University. Community College. M.H. Abrams, 102, professor emeri- C. Clifford Wendler, 97, retired Marilyn Sheerer, former provost at tor, to assistant director of founda- tus of English at Cornell University professor of accounting and qual- East Carolina University, to interim tion at El Camino College. died on April 21 in Ithaca, N.Y. itative analysis at University of Brian Wallace, curator and aca- provost at the University of North Ethel Case, 93, former dean of Texas at Austin died on April 22 in Carolina at Wilmington. demic liaison for art and artifacts RETIREMENTS continuing education at Greenfield Boerne, Tex. Robert Smith, former president of at Bryn Mawr College, to director Community College died on Janu- Slippery Rock University of Penn- of the Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gal- Bob Adams, vice chancellor for ary 25 in Worcester, Mass. lery at Keene State College. sylvania, to interim chancellor finance and administration at the Anthony Ray Curtis, former proof the University of Tennessee at Michael Wolfe, associate dean of University of Arkansas at Little fessor of mass communications at Martin. the College of Liberal Arts and Sci- Rock, effective June 30. the University of North Carolina

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Aquinas College (Mich.). $2.2-mil- Icahn School of Medicine at Foundation (William and Joanne lion bequest from Helen Palmat- Mount Sinai. $3-million pledge Conway) to provide scholarships ier to endow a professorship and from the Sanford J. Grossman to students enrolled in the bach- HOWARD FOUNDATION FELLOWS FOR 2015-2016 several interdisciplinary degree Charitable Trust to establish the elor’s program. Mr. Conway is programs. Ms. Palmatier died Center for Integrative Studies in co-founder and co-chief execu- Providence, RI – The Board of Administration of the George A. and Eliza in April 2014. Her late husband Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The tive of the Carlyle Group, a pri- Gardner Howard Foundation has awarded nine fellowships of $33,000 each Jackman worked at Antrim Iron school will receive $1-million of vate-equity firm in Washington. for the 2015-2016 academic year. The nine recipients, representing the fields and Grand Rapids Gravel. the donation, and the remaining University of Nebraska at Kear- identified below, are: Auburn University. $57-million do- $2-million will be paid once the ney. $2.75-million bequest from nation from John and Rosemary center has achieved certain goals B.M. Stevenson, a physician, to Creative Writing: Fiction Brown to create two new facili- outlined in the agreement. Mr. endow two scholarship funds, one Kristin Allio, Independent Author ties: a performing arts center and Grossman is an economist and a of which is for student athletes, Siddhartha Deb, The New School a student achievement center in former hedge-fund manager. and to help construct a stadium. Marshall N. Klimasewiski, Washington University the Samuel Ginn College of En- Oregon State University. $1-mil- Mr. Stevenson volunteered as the Akhil Sharma, Rutgers University - Newark gineering. Mr. Brown is former lion donation from Carlos Alva- university’s team physician until chairman and chief executive rez, chairman and chief executive he retired. He died in March Creative Writing: Poetry of Stryker Corporation, a medi- of Gambrinus Company, a San 2014. Brian Blanchfield, University of Arizona cal-device company in Kalama- Antonio-based beer company, Wilson College (Pa.). $1.2-mil- Anna Moschovakis, Pratt Institute and Bard College zoo, Mich. The couple are alumni for the fermentation science pro- lion donation from Sue Davison Andrew Zawacki, University of Georgia of the university. gram. The donation will be used Cooley to renovate the library. Bryn Mawr College. $15-million to purchase a new research brew- The donation will be used to Philosophy bequest from Isabel Hamilton ery to be housed at the universi- construct an academic green Colin Heydt, University of South Florida ty’s Wiegand Hall Pilot Plant Fa- Benham to permanently endow and a plaza off the new learning Joshua Schechter, Brown University female science students and in- cility, where fermentation science commons. Ms. Cooley is an alum- ternational-studies faculty. Ms. students learn about the brewing na of the college. She donated Benham held a series of high po- and packaging process. $1-million in 2005 to establish a Fellowships for 2016-2017 will be awarded in sitions in the financial industry. Princeton University. $10-million scholarship for participants in the Creative Non-Fiction, Literary Translation into English, Film Studies and She died in May 2013. donation from an anonymous Women With Children program. Literary Studies. Gustavus Adolphus College. donor and his wife for the music building. The donor is an alum- For more information, see: $3-million pledge from the CORRECTION: A gift entry Brown.edu/Howard_Foundation. The Howard Foundation is Carl and Aune Lind Family nus. in our March 20 issue that an independent agency administered by Brown University. Foundation (the Lind family) University of Houston, Gerald D. announced a $2-million gift to which will be equally divided Hines College of Architecture. Kalamazoo Institute of Arts listed to establish a scholarship fund $1-million pledge from Gerald the donor’s occupation incor- for education majors, endow a and Barbara Hines for interna- rectly. John Brown is the former faculty position in the educational programs. Mr. Hines owns chairman and chief executive of AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF INDIAN STUDIES a real estate firm. In 1997, his tion department, and renovate a Stryker Corporation, a medi- building to house the education firm donated $7-million to endow FELLOWSHIP COMPETITION cal-device company in Kalama- department. Several members of the college. the Lind family are alumni of University of Maryland School zoo, Mich., not a sculptor and for- The American Institute of Indian Studies invites applications from scholars mer director of the Kirk Newman the university, and a few stud- of Nursing. $5.24-million do- from all disciplines who wish to conduct their research in India. Junior ied education there. nation from the Bedford Falls Art School at the institute. fellowships are given to doctoral candidates to conduct research for their dissertations in India for up to eleven months. Senior long-term (six to nine months) and short-term (four months or less) fellowships are available for DEADLINES scholars who hold the Ph.D. degree. Some senior fellows in the humanities will receive funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Performing and Creative Arts fellowships are available for accomplished AWARDS AND PRIZES well as a compelling commitment must hold a full-time tenure-track to teaching, and provides an unre- academic appointment, be after practitioners of the performing arts of India and creative artists. Professional May 18: Science, technology, and stricted research grant of $60,000. the fourth and not after the twelfth development fellowships are available to scholars and professionals who have math. The Camille and Henry Drey- The program is open to academic years of their independent academic not previously worked in India. Non-U.S. citizens are welcome to apply as fus Foundation’s Henry Dreyfus institutions in the states, districts, careers, and be engaged in research long as they are students or faculty members at U.S. colleges and universities. Teacher-Scholar Awards program and territories of the U.S. that grant and teaching primarily with under- supports the research and teaching a bachelor’s or master’s degree in graduates. Institutions may submit Applications can be accessed from the web site: www.indiastudies.org. For careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences, including bio- only one nomination annually. information please write or call our office: (773) 702-8638. Email: aiis@ the chemical sciences at undergrad- chemistry, materials chemistry, and Renominations are accepted. Visit uchicago.edu. Application deadline: July 1, 2015. uate institutions. The award is based chemical engineering. Awardees are the foundation’s website for more on accomplishment in scholarly typically in departments that do not details. Contact: Camille and Henry research with undergraduates, as grant a doctoral degree. Nominees Continued on Following Page A28 may 8, 2015 | the chronicle of higher education

Continued From Preceding Page tion awards of $1,000 may also be fiction (at least two stories and/ American Chemical Society; (202) offers fellowships (up to $23,000) Dreyfus Foundation; (212) 753-1760; given. The dissertation may come or novellas). The winner receives 872-4575; [email protected]; http:// and grants (up to $5,000) to indi- [email protected]; http:// from any academic discipline, but it a $20,000 cash award and each www.acs.org/content/acs/en/fund- viduals to pursue research, study, dreyfus.org/awards/henry_dryfus_ must have a substantial policy focus. of two runners-up receive $5,000. ing-and-awards/awards/national/ or creative arts projects in one or teacher_award.shtml Any person whose dissertation has Eligible books must be written in bytopic/acs-award-for-encouraging- more Scandinavian country for up June 1: Humanities. The Amer- been accepted during the 24-month English and first published in the women-into-careers-in-the-chemi- to one year. The number of awards ican-Scandinavian Foundation period from July 1, 2013 to June 30, U.S. during the calendar year, in cal-sciences.html varies each year according to total offers translation awards for the 2015 is eligible for the 2015 prize. either hardcover or paperback, and Science, technology, and math. The funds available. Awards are made most outstanding translations of Contact: W.E. Upjohn Institute for available for purchase by the general American Chemical Society Award in all fields. Applicants must have poetry, fiction, drama, or literary Employment Research; (269) 343- public. Collections must also include for Encouraging Disadvantaged Stu- a well-defined research, study, or prose written by a Scandinavian 5541; [email protected]; work previously unpublished in book dents into Careers in the Chemical creative arts project that makes a author born after 1800. There are http://www.upjohn.org/Grantsan- form. Eligible books may be entered Sciences, established by the Camille stay in Scandinavia essential. Also, two awards: the Nadia Christensen dAwards by the publisher, agent, or author. and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, applicants must be U.S. citizens Prize that bestows the winner with September 1: Humanities. The Books published from January recognizes significant accomplish- or permanent residents, and must a $2,500 award, publication, and a American Philosophical Association through June must be submitted ments by individuals in stimulating have completed their undergraduate medallion; and the Leif and Inger awards the Jean Hampton Prize to a by July 15. Books published from students, underrepresented in the education by the start of their proj- Sjöberg Award, which is given to an philosopher at a junior-career stage July through December must be profession, to elect careers in the ect in Scandinavia. Team projects individual whose literature transla- whose paper is accepted for the submitted by November 15. Visit the chemical sciences and engineering. are eligible. Visit the foundation’s tions have not previously been pub- Pacific Division Meeting. The paper website for more details. Contact: The award consists of $5,000; a website for more details. Contact: lished and includes a $2,500 award, must be in some area of philosophy Larry Dark, The Story Prize; info@ certificate; a grant of $10,000 that American-Scandinavian Foun- publication, and a medallion. Visit in which Professor Jean Hampton thestoryprize.org; http://www. will be made to an academic institu- dation; http://www.amscan.org/ the foundation’s website for more worked. The prize amount is $500. thestoryprize.org/index.html tion, designated by the recipient, to study_scandinavia_details.html details. Contact: American-Scan- Self-nominations are encouraged. Humanities. Translations of Jap- strengthen its activities in meeting November 1: Humanities. The Insti- dinavian Foundation; http://www. Visit the organization’s website for anese literature into English for the objectives of the award; and up tute for Advanced Study is accepting amscan.org/translation.html more details. Contact: American consideration for the Japan-U.S. to $1,500 for travel expenses reim- applications for the 2016-17 aca- June 15: Science, technology, and Philosophical Association; http:// Friendship Commission Prize for bursement. Nominations for the demic year. Scholars worldwide who math. The Vilcek Foundation wel- www.apaonline.org/?hampton the Translation of Japanese Liter- award, due November 1 annually, are interested in historical studies comes submissions for its prizes in September 15: Business/manage- ature. The Donald Keene Center of may come from any professional are welcome to pursue independent biomedical science and in theater. ment (Faculty/Research). The Japanese Culture annually awards setting: academia, industry, govern- research at its facility. Applicants Three winners will be selected from National Academy of Social Insur- $6,000 prizes for the best transla- ment, or other independent facility. must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) each field. A prize of $50,000 will be ance is accepting nominations for tion of a modern work or a classical Visit the organization’s website for at the time of application and a awarded to each winner. For the bio- its Law Student Writing Award, work, or the prize is divided between more details. Contact: American substantial record of publication. medical science award, eligible work which recognizes and promotes equally distinguished translations. Chemical Society; (202) 872-4575; Scholars are expected to remain at may be in basic, applied, and/or outstanding research and analysis Visit the website for more details. [email protected]; http://www.acs. Princeton during the term and will translational biomedical science. For by law students that address the im- Contact: Donald Keene Center of org/content/acs/en/funding-and- receive a maximum of $75,000 for the theater award, professionals in pact of the law on social insurance Japanese Culture; http://www. awards/awards/national/bytopic/ the full academic year, or $37,500 the following fields may apply: play- policy questions, especially those keenecenter.org/content/view/58/76 acs-award-for-encouraging-dis- for one term. Visit the institute’s wright and book writer, director, that address aging. The winner will Humanities. Texas State Universi- advantaged-students-into-ca- website for more details. Contact: actor, designer, composer and lyri- receive a $2,500 award. Papers may ty’s College of Education offers the reers-in-the-chemical-sciences.html Marian Zelazny; [email protected]; cist, choreographer. Applicants must be by any person(s) studying for a Tomas Rivera Mexican-American https://www.hs.ias.edu/mem_an- have been born outside the U.S. and J.D. degree at an ABA-accredited Children’s Book Award annually to FELLOWSHIPS nouncement must be no more than 38 years old law school. All papers or articles an author/illustrator of the most June 30: Social and behavioral sci- November 1: Humanities. The Paul as of December 31, 2015. Applicants completed between January 1, 2013 distinguished book for children and Daisy Soros Fellowships for should have earned a doctoral de- ences. The Russell Sage Foundation and September 14, 2014 will be and young adults that authentically will begin accepting applications for New Americans is open to applica- gree (biomedical science applicants) considered. Nominations for the reflects the lives and experiences of tions. The program supports thirty and must intend to pursue a profes- its 2016-17 Visiting Scholar Fellow- award can be made by a supervisor Mexican Americans in the U.S. The ship on April 15. Up to 17 residential new Americans, immigrants, or the sional career in the U.S. Visit the of the law student’s research paper, book may be fiction or nonfiction. children of immigrants, who are foundation’s website for more de- fellowships will be awarded to select by an active member of the National Nominations are accepted from scholars in the social sciences who pursuing graduate school in the U.S. tails. Contact: Phuong Pham; (212) Academy of Social Insurance, or authors, illustrators, publishers, and Each fellowship supports up to two 472-2500; creativepromise@vilcek. are at least several years beyond any full-time faculty member at an the public at large. The deadline for the Ph.D. Visiting Scholar positions years of graduate study in any field org; http://www.vilcek.org/prizes/ ABA-accredited law school. Visit the nominations is November 1 of the and in any advanced degree-grant- creative-promise/index.html begin September 1 and ordinarily organization’s website for more de- year of publication. Visit the award’s run through June 30. Scholars ing program. Fellows receive up to June 26: Science, technology, and tails. Contact: National Academy of website for more details. Contact: are provided with an office at the $25,000 in stipend support (not to math. The American Association Social Insurance; http://www.nasi. Jesse Gainer, Texas State Univer- foundation, research assistance, exceed $35,000), as well as 50 per- for the Advancement of Science in- org/studentopps/lawstudentwritin- sity; [email protected]; computer and library facilities, and cent of required tuition and fees, up vites undergraduate and graduate gaward http://riverabookaward.org supplemental salary support of up to $20,000 per year, for two years. students to submit proposals to its September 15: Business/manage- Humanities. Columbia University to 50 percent of their academic-year Visit the program’s website for eli- Student Poster Competition. Se- ment (Faculty/Research). The awards the Bancroft Prizes annually salary when unavailable from gibility details. Contact: Paul and lected posters will be presented at National Academy of Social Insur- to authors of distinguished works in other sources (up to a maximum Daisy Soros Fellowships for New AAAS’s 2015 Science and Human ance is accepting nominations for either or both of the following cate- of $110,000). Scholars who reside Americans; http://www.pdsoros. Rights Coalition, which will be held the John Heinz Dissertation Award. gories: American history (including outside the greater New York City org/competition in Washington, D.C., on July 16-17. Any dissertation addressing topics biography) and diplomacy. The com- area are also provided with a par- Business/management (Faculty/ Posters should explore a topic at relevant to the planning and imple- petition is open to all regardless of tially-subsidized apartment near the Research). Applications for resi- the intersection of science and/or mentation of social insurance policy connection to Columbia University. foundation’s offices. Prior scholars dent fellowships in the Institute for technology with human rights. The is eligible for nomination. Nomina- Applicants do not need to be a U.S. are welcome for a second visit. Visit Global Enterprise in Indiana at the winners will be recognized at the tions are welcome from many dis- citizen to apply. Submitted works the foundation’s website for more School of Business Administration conference and receive a cash prize, ciplines and professions, including, must be written in English or have details. Contact: James Wilson; at the University of Evansville. Con- as well as a year membership in but not limited to, actuarial science, a published translation in English. (212) 750-6014; [email protected]; tact: http://www.evansville.edu/ AAAS and a one-year subscription disability policy, economics, public Volumes of papers, letters, and http://www.russellsage.org/how- globalenterprise to Science magazine. Students may policy, social policy, health policy, speeches of famous Americans, un- to-apply Education. The English Language be enrolled in any discipline at any history, philosophy, political sci- less edited by the author, are not el- August 3: Science, technology, Fellow Program at Georgetown Uni- accredited college or university. Visit ence, social work, and sociology. All igible. Autobiography comes within and math. The Camille and Henry versity, which is funded by the U.S. the organization’s website for more dissertations completed between the terms of the prize but books Dreyfus Foundation’s Postdoctoral Department of State, places U.S. details. Contact: Theresa Harris; January 1, 2013 and September 14, reporting on recent personal experi- Program in Environmental Chemis- educators with a master’s degree (202) 326-6796; [email protected]; 2014 will be considered. The winner ences of Americans, within a limited try provides a principal investigator and an interest in TEFL/TESL or http://www.aaas.org/page/coali- will be presented with the award at area both in time and geography, with an award of $120,000 over applied linguistics in regions around tion-student-poster-competition NASI’s annual conference and will are not considered eligible. Visit the two years to appoint a postdoctoral the world. Fellows provide foreign July 1: Humanities. The Illinois receive a $2,500 honorarium and university’s website for more details. fellow in environmental chemistry. educators, professionals, and stu- Institute of Technology’s Chica- the opportunity to participate in the Contact: http://library.columbia. The program is open to all academic dents with the communication and go-Kent College of Law is accepting conference. Visit the organization’s edu/about/awards/bancroft.html and other nonprofit organizations in teaching skills needed to participate submissions for the Roy C. Palmer website for more details. Contact: Science, technology, and math. the states, districts, and territories in the global economy. Fellows must Civil Liberties Prize, which honors a National Academy of Social Insur- The American Chemical Society of the U.S. Applications are accepted be a U.S. citizen and must have ob- work of scholarship that explores the ance; http://www.nasi.org/studen- Award for Encouraging Women into from principal investigators who tained a master’s degree. For other tension between civil liberties and topps/heinzdissertationaward Careers in the Chemical Sciences, have well-established research ef- eligibility requirements, visit the national security in contemporary December 1: Science, technology, established by the Camille and forts in environmental science or program’s website. Contact: English American society. A $10,000 will and math. Nominations for North- Henry Dreyfus Foundation, recog- engineering. These research activ- Language Fellow Program, 3300 be awarded. Articles of books sub- western University’s 2016 Nemmers nizes significant accomplishments ities need not be located in tradi- Whitehaven Street N.W., Suite 1000, mitted to the competition must be Prizes in economics and mathemat- by individuals who have stimulated tional departments in the chemical Washington, D.C., 20007; (202) in draft form or have been published ics will be accepted through Decem- or fostered the interest of women in sciences, and collaboration across 687-2608; [email protected]; one year prior to the July 1 deadline. ber 1. Each prize carries an award chemistry, promoting their profes- departments and institutions is en- http://www.elfellowprogram.org/elf The winner will present his/her of $200,000. The prizes are open to sional development as chemists or couraged. The postdoctoral fellow Health/medicine. Applications wel- work at the college. Visit the website those with careers of outstanding chemical engineers. The award con- is usually not already identified nor come for the Robert Wood Johnson for more details. Contact: Gwen- achievement in their disciplines as sists of $5,000; a certificate; a grant in the principal investigator’s lab Clinical Scholars program at the dolyn Osborne; (312) 906-5251; demonstrated by major contribu- of $10,000 that will be made to an at the time of application. Award University of Pennsylvania. The [email protected]; http:// tions to new knowledge or the de- academic institution designated by recipients must wait two years from program is for two to three years www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/ velopment of significant new modes the recipient to strengthen its activ- the conclusion of an award before and it provides masters-level inter- palmer-civil-liberties-prize of analysis. Prizes are awarded to ities in meeting the objectives of the being eligible to reapply. Visit the disciplinary training to scholars to July 6: Social and behavioral sci- individuals of all nationalities and award; and up to $1,500 for travel foundation’s website for more de- provide them with the necessary ences. The W.E. Upjohn Institute institutional affiliations. Visit the expenses reimbursement. Nomina- tails. Contact: Camille and Henry skills to improve health and health- for Employment Research invites university’s website for more details. tions for the award, due November Dreyfus Foundation; (212) 753-1760; care in community settings. Visit the submissions for its annual prize Contact: Nemmers Prize; http:// 1 annually, may come from any pro- [email protected]; http://drey- program’s website for more details. for the best Ph.D. dissertation www.nemmers.northwestern.edu fessional setting: academia, indus- fus.org/awards/postdoctoral_pro- Contact: http://www.med.upenn. on employment-related issues. A Humanities. The Story Prize is try, government, or other indepen- gram.shtml edu/rwjcsp/program.shtml first-place prize of $2,500 is being awarded annually to the author of dent facility. Visit the organization’s November 1: Humanities. The Humanities. The Hill Museum and offered. Up to two honorable men- an outstanding collection of short website for more details. Contact: American-Scandinavian Foundation Manuscript Library invites appli- the chronicle of higher education | may 8, 2015 A29

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y history department lost two junior should all quit right now? Erik Loomis recently made that case tenure-track professors in the past few at the popular blog Lawyers, Guns and Money: weeks. Good scholars. Popular teachers. In I think so much of it is the idea that the person has achieved a department that had only six tenure-track this degree and now wants to use this degree because they don’t people to begin with, this was a serious want to see the time they spent as wasted. And I get that from blow. Nevertheless, my first reaction was a psychological standpoint. Making $20,000 a year on the Mto heartily congratulate both assistant professors when each of other hand is actually wasting your life, or at least the earning- them came into my office to tell me the news. After all, they were potential part of it. I’m not saying that people shouldn’t get moving up the academic food chain, getting more money and Ph.D.’s in history or English or the languag- better perks. Since they’re both nice people, I really am happy es. Sure there are no jobs at the end of it, but for them. at least you aren’t going $150,000 into debt However, my second reaction was, “I wonder how this affects to get the degree. You are just delaying your JONATHAN REES me.” It was obviously too late in the year to begin a search. Even income potential (actually paying to go to JOBS worse, I’m not convinced that our administra- graduate school in these fields is just insane, and tion will allow us to replace both positions with From no one should ever do that). … Don’t let yourself full-time, tenure-track hires. In the short term, I be exploited if you can help it. FACULTY know I’ll be teaching and advising more students I’m sympathetic to that argument. But, then POSITIONS and will also have greater departmental service again, I’m not an adjunct. obligations. I’m just not comfortable telling people what to Humanities A service of The Chronicle Do such thoughts make me a bad person? of Higher Education do with their lives. If they want to work for little A32 Before you answer that, think about your own pay at something they enjoy, that’s their choice. reaction to what I just wrote. If you’re a historian I certainly respect adjuncts who decide to stick Social & looking for your first tenure-track job, you’re probably thinking, around and organize for the benefit of themselves and their behavioral sciences “Oh, great, the rich get richer. Why are people moving up the students. Those folks can serve as models for students when they A32-A33 academic food chain when I can’t even get on the first level?” graduate and become workers themselves. If you’re an administrator, you’re probably empathizing with What I am comfortable telling my contingent colleagues is Science, technology, my department chair, dean, and provost, who have to scramble that they (as William Pannapacker has suggested with respect & mathematics to find people who can teach courses that are already posted to whether or not to attend graduate school) shouldn’t unthink- A33-A34 on the fall schedule. Yes, the two departures mean that the ingly accept that teaching ought to be some kind of labor of dean and the provost have more money to work with than they love. Instead, adjuncts should do whatever they think is best Professional fields thought they’d have. But they also have to fight off every other for them. After all, everybody else in academe does exactly that A34 department in the college. Everyone, knowing that the history already. department won’t be spending its full salary allocation, will ADMINISTRATIVE probably want a cut of the surplus. Jonathan Rees is a professor of history at Colorado State Univer- POSITIONS Whether we like it or not, self-interested attitudes are par sity at Pueblo. Academic affairs for the course in academe. As much as we talk about how we A34-A36 sacrifice for our students, everyone in every corner is looking out Response from Lucy Saliger: “I certainly respect adjuncts for No. 1. As of 2012, the average tenure of a college president who decide to stick around and organize for the benefit of Student affairs was seven years. While that may seem like a long time, think of themselves and their students. Those folks can serve as models A36 all the people who don’t last long in those positions. Probably for students when they graduate and become workers them- few of them are fired. Most of them are no doubt moving up the selves.” Business affairs academic food chain themselves, or laterally for more money or Thanks for making this point. “Choice” is so often hurled at A37 a better situation in one way or another. adjuncts as a reason we are not supposed to call out the poor The people I feel sorriest for are those — at whatever level of wages, little to no benefits, and lack of job security that have Deans employment — who don’t understand that this is the way the become rampant in academia for a large percentage of those A37-A38 game is played. Teaching for love under these circumstances doing the teaching. is like bringing a knife to a gunfight. Consider some of the star Yet when we choose to organize to increase our power to bring EXECUTIVE professors teaching MOOCs for commercial enterprises. When about needed change, some of the same people who throw out POSITIONS the professors do it for love and the MOOC providers do it for the “choice” accusation get angry that we don’t stay within the money, even the people at the top of their fields can end up being dichotomy they insist on: Work as adjuncts under the current Presidents exploited. conditions or leave the field. Chancellors But of course it’s the people at the bottom of the pecking There are other choices besides trying to race toward what- Provosts order who end up being exploited the most. As Sarah Kendzior ever the last remaining “good” jobs are. There’s ample evidence A38-A39 described in Vitae last year: that workers make and hold gains best when they form and Academia, I had discovered, was not an industry in which sustain strong unions. one works for pay but one in which you must pay to work. New Some then accuse us of not doing what is best for “the insti- Ph.D.’s are expected to move around the country in temporary tution” or “the students.” But we need to decide who exactly the postdocs or visiting-professor jobs until finding tenure-track institution is and what is beneficial for all those who are that positions — financially impossible for me as a mother of two — institution. As many have said, our working conditions are our or stay where they are and work as adjuncts with no job security students’ learning conditions. and an average wage of $2,700 per course. While making an income below the poverty line, a new Ph.D. is expected to spend Response from Beaker Ben: Not only does the idea of teach- thousands of dollars on job interviews at conferences in expen- ing (or doing anything) just for the love of it lead you to expect sive cities and write paywalled papers free. less for yourself. It also provides a tool for employers to use to That’s a lot of exploitation to suffer for a job that won’t pay exploit you. Sure, there are parts of my job that I love, but that’s all that much compared with other career paths that require none of my employer’s business. I demand compensation for the advanced degrees. work that I do, not the work I do minus a discount for loving Does this mean that people who are working as adjuncts what I do. MAY, 8, 2015  THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION A31

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Appli- cants with all but dissertation (ABD) with a teaching in the classroom, field-based interviewexchange. documented plan of completion by Decem- learning experiences, NCAA Division com/candapply.jsp? ber 2015 considered. Documented success- II athletics and a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities ful teaching experience required at post- for students to excel. JOBID=58722 secondary level. General background and The youngest of Michigan’s 15 state universities, SVSU has increased The University at Albany is an work experience within the broad area of the size of its physical facilities and modernized them to keep pace Agriculture Business preferred. Demon- Assistant Professor of with student growth. More than 70 percent of freshmen live on cam- EO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer strated skills in communications, human pus in student housing. As it has grown, SVSU has continued to relations and leadership in the field of agri- Instructional/Teacher Leadership emphasize personal connections with faculty and staff; the average business preferred. On-line instructional experience preferred. For Associate Pro- (2 positions) class size is 25 students. For more information, please visit our web- degree offerings). The needs of the position fessor: Additional six years of documented site, http://www.svsu.edu. are primarily Monday through Friday from 8 successful teaching, service and research at Assistant Director of the English Language Program a.m. to 5 p.m., although occasional weekend collegiate level. Will teach undergraduate/ Description: Two tenure-track faculty positions in responsibilities may arise. Candidates must graduate courses in agribusiness and agri- Assistant Professor of Psychology (One-Year Temporary) be available to instruct day, evening, and on- cultural economics and develop new cours- Instructional/Teacher Leadership. Duties include: a) teaching gradu- Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Science line courses. Strong interpersonal skills are es that will enhance the current Agribusi- ate courses in either Instructional Leadership or Teacher Leadership; essential, as are a passion for teaching and ness curriculum. Public service, research, b) advising graduate students; c) supervising field-based clinical and Assistant Professor of Kinesiology (One-Year Temporary) a commitment to growing and enhancing advisor to student groups and student advis- the department and University. Applicants ing required. Positive rapport with regional residency experiences; d) serving as a university liaison to public Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing should have an earned terminal degree in agribusiness firms required. Participate in school partners for the Instructional Leadership and Teacher (One-Year Temporary) accounting or a related field. Candidates research and scholarly activities, serve on Leadership programs; e) scholarly activity; f) serving on committees Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing (Tenure-Track) must have their terminal degrees conferred committees; and support a quality graduate prior to August 15, 2015, the beginning date program in the Hutson School of Agricul- within the department and college and engaging in university and All faculty positions should begin by August 2015. All full-time fac- of employment for this position. This posi- ture. Application Deadline: May 22, 2015. professional service; and g) participating in departmental prepara- ulty at SVSU are required to teach 12 credit hours per semester. tion seeks 5-plus years of professional and/ To apply: http://www.murraystatejobs.com/ Spring/Summer courses may be available. or related accounting experience. Addition- postings/4123. Women and minorities are tion for state review and specialized accreditation visits. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and ally, the candidate must demonstrate an encouraged to apply. Murray State Univer- Areas of Specialization: Preferred areas of specialization include experience. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and con- ability to work with a diverse student body, sity is an equal education and employment tinue until positions are filled. SVSU offers an excellent benefits as well as the ability to counsel and advise as opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer. 1) Professional Development, Mentoring/Coaching, and Curriculum needed. To apply, please submit curriculum Evaluation; or 2) Building Level Administration (e.g., finance, human package and retirement program. For further information about these vitae, letter of interest, statement of teach- Counseling: Director of Counseling and positions and to apply, please visit www.jobs.svsu.edu . Interested ing philosophy, and three recent letters of Testing Services. Professional position avail- resource management, law and ethics). applicants MUST apply online at www.jobs.svsu.edu . recommendation to LUHR@lindenwood. able July 1, 2015. Responsibilities: provide Saginaw Valley State University is an EO/AA employer. Women and minorities are edu. Lindenwood University is an equal op- leadership and vision in the development, Education/Experience: Earned doctorate in Instructional Leadership encouraged to apply. portunity employer. implementation and evaluation of all pro- or Educational Leadership and the ability to obtain Alabama admin- grams and services that contribute to the unit’s goal of removing barriers to learning; istrative certification as well as evidence of effective leadership in the Admissions: Assistant Director of Admis- addressing critical issues that impede stu- areas of school improvement, staff development, mentoring, and sions. Office of Admissions. Ball State Uni- dent success; teaching life skills; includes in- supervision are required. University teaching experience and/or evi- versity. Muncie, Indiana. Professional po- dividual personal/social and career counsel- so demonstrate a commitment to continuous sition available immediately. Responsibil- ing; group personal/social and career coun- dence of extensive collaboration with higher education preferred. Accounting: The Lindenwood University improvement of curriculum, professional ities: work as part of a team to enable the seling; testing; training and research; victim Also preferred is experience teaching online or hybrid courses. Belleville Division of Business and Entre- development, and academic advising. Candi- university to meet its enrollment goals; man- services. Minimum qualifications: doctor- preneurship (ACBSP accredited) invites ap- dates must also show a strong desire to serve age a specific recruitment territory; provide ate in clinical psychology or counseling psy- Review of candidates begins immediately and continues until posi- plications for an assistant or associate pro- the University and the Division of Business support for various office recruitment pro- chology; at least five years of leadership ex- fessor position in accounting. This position and Entrepreneurship in a variety of ways grams; evaluate student applications and perience in a college or university counsel- tion is filled. Additional information and application instructions will primarily instruct undergraduate stu- (e.g. Open Enrollment Days, various com- make admissions decisions; present Ball ing center; knowledgeable about issues af- may be found at https://jobs.montevallo.edu. dents in accounting courses, although other mittees, leading student organizations, etc.). State to various audiences. For more infor- fecting college students today; licensed or applicable courses may be included as need- Additionally, we seek candidates who have a mation, please go to www.bsu.edu/hrs/job- eligible for licensure at the health services ed by the Division of Business and Entre- strong desire and a demonstrated ability to postings. Ball State University is an equal provider’s level in Indiana; proven ability UM is an Equal Opportunity employer. preneurship. Candidates must have a strong innovate, create, and initiate works and proj- opportunity, affirmative action employer to work effectively with students, faculty, interest and the requisite skills in teaching ects that grow the Division of Business and and is strongly and actively committed to di- and staff; demonstrated commitment to di- undergraduate courses. Candidates must al- Entrepreneurship (in terms of students and versity within its community. versity. Preferred qualifications: additional

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Teaching Assistant Professor, Mathematics Positions Anatomy and Physiology

Department Chair The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Denver Senior Instructional invites applications for two non-tenure track full-time Teaching e Department of Mathematics and Technology at Flagler College Assistant Professor positions for the academic year 2015-2016 invites applications for chair of the department at the rank of Associate Consultant - Lecturer beginning September 1, 2015. The positions are responsible for Professor or Professor to begin August 2015. Candidates must be The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development seeks a Senior teaching undergraduate courses related to Anatomy or Physiology to experienced professionals prepared to lead a developing department Instructional Consultant, a 12-month, full-time lecturer position, to support both undergraduate biology majors and to non-majors. Duties include faculty from across the University in the development of their teaching skills six courses per year plus service including advising. The appointment of nine faculty which currently has a growing minor (but no major) through one-on-one consultations, small and large workshops, learning and supports general education and majors such as economics and communities, and other programs. She or he must be highly knowledgeable is initially a one-year contract, renewable up to an additional two environmental science. Experience in curriculum development and about course design, curriculum development, assessment methods, and years pending satisfactory performance. A second three-year contract teaching strategies; familiar with best practices in instructional consulting; may be awarded at the Teaching Assistant Professor level following a evidence of leadership skills are required. Salary and bene ts are capable of designing and facilitating programs in collaboration with faculty, formal performance review. The Teaching Professorial Series provides competitive and commensurate with experience. academic leaders, and related service units; skilled at researching and sharing opportunity for promotion and advancement within the series. emerging pedagogical strategies and tools in person, online, and through their scholarship; and passionate about promoting instructional excellence in a Instructor/Assistant Professor variety of educational environments at a large public university. In addition, Potential courses to be taught include contribution to a 3-quarter the successful candidate will be responsible for developing a portfolio of sequence introductory level life science course for non-science Flagler College also invites applications for a full-time faculty position programs focused on multicultural education, cultural competence, teaching majors, "Molecules to Humankind”; a fi rst year course for Biology inclusively, and facilitating difficult dialogues. in Mathematics at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor to majors “Physiological Systems”, and upper level courses in “Human begin August 2015. Candidates must hold at least a master's degree Minimum Required Qualifications: Physiology” or “Human Anatomy” or “Comparative Anatomy and in Mathematics or a closely related eld. A doctorate is preferred. An earned doctorate by the time of appointment in a discipline represented at Physiology” including hands-on lab activities and potential virtual Responsibilities include teaching introductory and upper-level the University; a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the college anatomy labs. Teaching methods may include traditional and hybrid or university level; demonstrated experience consulting with faculty across undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses, student advising, a wide range of disciplines to improve teaching and learning; expertise in methods. contributing to the rst year program, and ongoing professional multicultural education and teaching inclusively; knowledge of best practices development. and current models of instructional development for faculty; excellent The successful candidates must have a Ph.D. degree from a life science consultation, organizational, interpersonal, collaborative, and presentation discipline. Review of applications will begin May 22nd and continue skills; strong oral and written communication skills; and the ability to Flagler College is a private independent undergraduate college with an work in a self-directed manner and as part of a team to develop and until the positions are fi lled. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a two-page statement of teaching philosophy and enrollment of 2,500 students located in historic St. Augustine, Florida, implement programs. experience including evaluation philosophy and use of technology, 35 miles south of Jacksonville and 55 miles north of Daytona Beach. Application Instructions: and names of three people who can be contacted for letters of Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, To apply, please submit a letter of application; resume; and the name, recommendation. Candidates must apply online through https://dujobs. evidence of teaching e ectiveness, uno cial graduate transcripts, telephone number, email address, and mailing address of 3 current references (who will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior approval). silkroad.com to be considered. Only applications submitted online will three letters of recommendation with contact information, and Deadline for applicants is June 15, 2015. be accepted. Once within the job description online, please click New a brief statement of teaching philosophy to Dr. Alan Woolfolk, Please apply online at: Resume/CV at the bottom of the page to begin application. If you have Dean of the Faculty, Flagler College, at http://www. agler.edu/ http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=58894 questions regarding this position please contact: Joe Angleson (joseph. departments/human-resources/jobs/. Review of applications will [email protected]). Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Brian Baldi, Chair of the begin immediately and continue until the position is lled. Search Committee, at [email protected]. The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and members of the LBGT community, people with disabilities and veterans. Assistant Professor of other protected group members. The University is an equal opportunity/affi rmative action employer. Chemistry or Physics gy resident surgical training; provide clinical patient care in dermatologic (Mohs) surgery in the hospital and outpatient clinics; con- Assistant Professor of Chemistry (#15-19DFR) or Physics (#15- duct medical science research, publish and 20DFR). The United States Air Force Academy anticipates filling a present research findings; and perform Uni- Quantitative Reasoning Center Faculty (QRC) position beginning versity service as assigned. Requirements are an MD degree or its foreign equivalent, October 4, 2015. This initial three-year appointment will terminate four years of clinical training (3 years der- on June 30, 2018. Subsequent re-appointments of up to four years matology/1 year Mohs Surgery), valid IL Assistant/Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership in the medical license, and board certification or are possible. Required: an earned doctorate in a chemistry or physics eligibility in dermatology. Some travel is re- Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership Program (Ed.D.) discipline and qualify to teach in the Academy’s chemistry or physics quired. Please submit CV, cover letter, and departments. Experience in a QRC and/or the demonstrated ability to 3 references to [email protected] or 808 S. Job Description Summary Wood St., MC847, Chicago, IL 60612. UIC provide supplemental instruction in more than one STEM discipline, is AA/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran. The College of Education and Organizational Leadership at the University of La Verne, Doctor of to include introductory level chemistry and physics, are desired. Education in Organizational Leadership Program (Ed.D.) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Applicants will be assessed primarily on teaching credentials although Developmental Education: Morehead State consideration to scholarship and service will be given. University, Department of Instructional faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor to begin in the 2015-2016 academic Services is seeking an innovative faculty year. We seek dynamic, creative, scholarly-practitioners committed to quality teaching, student member dedicated to student success and More information: meeting the diverse needs of our students success, and scholarship. The doctoral program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools http://www.usafa.edu/df/dfr/student_services/TutoringServices.cfm to teach Developmental Reading, Critical Reading, and College Skills courses. Ap- and Colleges (WASC) and is considered one of the most successful programs of its kind. Since 1976, plicants should possess a desire to work in it has prepared leaders in the fields of K-12 education, higher education, government, and nonprofit To Apply: Go to www.usajobs.gov. Type “USAF Academy” in the a collaborative, learner-centered environ- “Where” box and click on “Search Jobs.” Then scroll down until you ment. Job duties include teaching, assess- organizations. The core competencies of the program include leadership, change, and contribution ing and improving student learning, and locate this position. Applications must be received by June 22, 2015. instructional development. Teaching as- as they relate to personal and interpersonal, team, and organizational effectiveness. The program is U.S. citizenship required. signments may include both day and eve- cohort-based and consists of three years of coursework delivered face-to-face as well as virtually. ning classes, hybrid classes, or multiple locations. We are accepting applications for a Honoring practice and scholarship, the curriculum provides depth and breadth of understanding and full-time, fixed-term, non-tenure track position as Developmental Education Read- development culminating in a research dissertation that makes a major contribution to the field. The ing Instructor. Review of applications will mission of the doctoral program is “to develop scholarly practitioners as leaders and architects of begin June 8, 2015, and will continue until position is filled. To apply, visit: http://www. change who make significant contributions to the organizations and communities they serve.” moreheadstate.edu/employment to complete the MSU Application for Employment and Minimum Qualifications Space policy/law submit a letter of application and a resume with contact information for three references. MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirma- Required Qualifications (All applicants must): Tenure Track Faculty Position tive Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities s An Ed.D. or Ph.D. in education with an emphasis in leadership or a closely related field from a The Department of Space Studies in the John D. Odegard School are encouraged to apply. regionally accredited institution earned prior to 2011 of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota invites s Have a depth and breadth of knowledge of pertinent theories and practices relative to program content applications for the position of assistant/associate professor in Economics: The Department of Economics, Finance and Legal Studies at The University s Evidence as the instructor of record for a minimum of two years successfully teaching graduate/ the field of space policy/law. Candidates must have an earned of Alabama invites applications for a half- doctorate or an equivalent. A detailed job announcement is found time, non-tenure track faculty position at postgraduate level leadership courses the rank of instructor for the academic year at http://www.space.edu. beginning August 16, 2015. Responsibili- s Evidence as the instructor of record for a minimum of two years successfully using technology to ties include teaching at least three large sections of undergraduate economics principles teach graduate/postgraduate level online/blended courses Send a letter of application, CV, teaching and research statements, courses per semester during the academic names and contact information for three references to: Dr. Santhosh year. This is a non-tenure earning position s Proficient in adult learning strategies both face-to-face and virtually in small and large group settings renewable for three-year periods at the dis- Seelan, Distinguished Professor and Chair, Dept. of Space Studies, cretion of the University with no expectation s Possess effective interpersonal skills – able to work with diverse, adult populations in academic and University of North Dakota, 532 Clifford Hall Stop 9008, Grand of continued employment beyond any three- professional working relationships year contract period. Salary is competitive. Forks, ND 58202-9008. Email: [email protected]. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in s Have a record of scholarship and research in the discipline economics and four or more years of documented experience teaching multiple, mass s Live or relocate to within 90 minutes driving distance to the main campus is required UND is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. lecture sections (i.e., 200-plus students per section) of introductory microeconomic and macroeconomic principles at the undergrad- For a complete job description and to be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply uate level. Only online applications are ac- on line at the following link: http://apptrkr.com/603463 years of related experience. Candidates for til the position is filled. (http://www.bsu.edu) cepted. Candidates must apply online at searches must have current authorization Ball State University is an equal opportuni- https://facultyjobs.ua.edu and attach a cur- to be employed in the U.S. without employ- ty, affirmative action employer and is strong- riculum vita and documentation of teacher sponsorship. Send cover letter, resume, ly and actively committed to diversity within ing effectiveness. Items not attached at time EOE transcript of highest degree earned, and the its community. of application will disqualify application. names and contact information for three Three letters of recommendation should be references to: Dr. Alan Hargrave, Associate Dermatology: The Department Dermatol- emailed directly to [email protected]. Vice President for Student Affairs and Di- ogy at UIC, located in a large metro area, Review of applicants will begin immediate- rector of Housing and Residence Life, Ball is seeking an Assistant Professor/Physician ly. The posting is expected to remain open background investigation. The University of Education Abroad: Director of Education es, and related international education ini- State University, Muncie, IN 47306 or to Surgeon. Duties include: teach, train and through May 22, 2015. The candidate select- Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirma- Abroad. Administer education abroad ac- tiatives) and teach courses in area of special- [email protected]. Review of applications advise med students, residents and fellows in ed for the position will be required to submit tive Action Employer. Women and minori- tivities (including leadership and adminis- ization and Gateway courses in the UMASS will begin immediately and will continue un- dermatology, including directing dermatolo- a disclosure and consent form authorizing a ties are encouraged to apply. tration of study-abroad programs, exchang- Honors program. Responsible for strategic

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At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community, faculty and Assistant Dean/ sta work together to make students ready for success in an evolving world. Campus Director Our new strategic plan, IC 20/20, positions us to o er a truly distinct integrative learning experience, one in which faculty and sta play a vital role. We seek School of Human Services COLUMBUS, OHIO candidates who embrace this vision and want to be a part of an exciting time in our institution’s history.

Springfield College School of Human Services is a growing, Located in one of America’s top college towns, IC boasts a lively and sophisticated multi-campus program with established campuses in New Economist campus that takes full advantage of its stunning backdrop and local community England, the mid-Atlantic region, Florida, Wisconsin, Texas, rich in arts and culture. From natural beauty to urban sophistication, Ithaca has and California. Our mission is to provide broadly accessible, The Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics in the affordable higher education in the human services field to adult College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Science at Ohio State University something for everyone. learners, supported by the principles of community partnership seeks an economist with an emerging or established international reputation to and academic excellence to achieve social and economic justice. Courses are offered on weekends to students seeking either BS or provide intellectual leadership to the Department and to the University’s Discovery Ithaca College is accepting applications for the following position: MS degrees in Human Services. The interdisciplinary curriculum Theme Initiatives in the area of sustainable food and farm policy. RESEARCH ANALYST – INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH focuses on the development of social analysis, critical thinking, The successful candidate will be among the rst wave of hires in a highly collaborative communication skills, and leadership skills. Full-time position to participate in the ongoing activities to provide strategic interdisciplinary team that includes more than 50 existing faculty and many external Reporting to the Dean of the School of Human Services, this partners working toward Resilient, Sustainable and Global Food Security for Health. information for assessment, planning and management decisions, user support position provides leadership and coordination of all campus This is a 9-month, tenure-track position targeted for Associate or advanced Assistant for the College’s Survey Research Center, and data for compliance reporting, activities, including, but not limited to: oversee marketing, recruitment, and admissions; supervise academic support Professor level candidates. internal needs and external public information. services; recruit, supervise and facilitate development of full- The appointee will conduct innovative research on policies related to food, farming time and adjunct faculty; develop academic schedule and assign and sustainability. Candidates with outstanding research programs who can also For a full description of the position and other exciting Ithaca College faculty; develop and maintain budget; develop community contribute to one or more of the Department’s instructional programs (Undergraduate relations towards establishment of collaborative academic employment opportunities, visit us at ithaca.edu/jobs. Questions about the relationships and formation of community advisory board. Major in Agribusiness and Applied Economics, Undergraduate Major in Environment, online application should be directed to (607) 274-8000. Economy, Development and Sustainability, Masters and Ph.D. Programs in Agricultural, The successful candidate has an earned doctorate; minimum of Environmental and Development Economics) are encouraged to apply. Preferred quali- 5 years administrative experience in higher education; minimum cations: Program experience, university teaching experience, developing or working in Ithaca College is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming of 3 years college-level teaching, ideally in teaching adults from community of individuals with diverse talents and skills from a multitude of diverse backgrounds; excellent oral and written communication interdisciplinary research teams and experience mentoring members of underrepresent- and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and ed groups. This position is partially funded by Ohio State’s Discovery Themes Initiative, backgrounds. Candidates from underrepresented groups whose exclusion from to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities; a signi cant faculty hiring investment in key thematic areas in which the university can the academy has been longstanding are strongly encouraged to apply. ability to handle sensitive, confidential information in a mature, build on its culture of academic collaboration to make a global impact. professional manner; eager to be part of a collaborative work To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at www.ithaca.edu. group. Travel and weekend work required. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Successful applicants respond to the mission with passion; enjoy The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually and are skilled in teaching and working with adult learners; diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach appreciate the importance and complexity of working with their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote diverse populations; and have content expertise in at least one work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institution- area within the human service or social science field. alized policies. We are an NSF ADVANCE Institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Application review begins immediately and will continue until Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). the position is filled. Please forward letters of intent/application, current resume, curriculum vitae and the names and phone Application Instructions numbers of three professional references to: Dr. David Rudder, Applications will be accepted until the position is lled, but those received before June Associate Dean, School of Human Services, Springfield College, 1, 2015 will receive priority consideration. Complete applications include a cover letter, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109-3797, OR drudder@springfieldcollege.edu curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation. No telephone calls. Please submit application materials to: Professor Brian Roe and Chair of the Springfield College is committed to enhancing diversity Sustainable Food and Farm Policy Search Committee, Department of Agricultural, and equality in education and employment. Environmental, and Development Economics, The Ohio State University, 2120 Fy e Associate Vice President for Research Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1067, Phone: 614.292.6280. Email: [email protected] The Associate Vice President for Research is a newly created position that will serve as part of the team designed to support operational The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All quali ed applicants will receive consideration for excellence through integration of all administrative functions in the Please visit our website at: employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, Office of the Vice President for Research. The dynamic, highly organ- disability status, or protected veteran status. ized, extremely motivated and energetic individual will work with the www.springfieldcollege.edu/shs Vice President for Research to grow the University’s research portfolio while insuring that the campus’s infrastructure is robust and responsive to the needs of faculty, staff, student researchers, research ter’s degrees provided the individual also partners, and collaborators. To view the full job description, please has the required experience. Send a letter of application, resume, and contact infor- refer to: School of Chair Department of Physiological Nursing & mation for 3 references to: CODE KR1, In- http://albany.interviewexchange.com/ ternational Program Office, 467 Hills South, candapply.jsp?JOBID=58342 Nursing Chair Department Family Health Care Nursing University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-8170. AA/EOE. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer The UCSF School of Nursing seeks two outstanding nursing researchers with track records of apply. administrative success to head its Departments of Physiological Nursing and Family Health Care Education: The School of Education at In- Nursing. These exceptional scholar/leaders must meet the qualifi cations to become tenure track, diana University has two visiting positions senior faculty members in the School of Nursing, which ranks as one of the top Nursing Schools in open in the Educational Inquiry Program, Department of Counseling and Education- Faculty Positions the U.S. al Psychology. Both positions begin August 2015 for one year with possible renewal for Medical School a second year. Education for both positions: Physiological Nursing Department: The departmental core faculty has 9 tenure track faculty, 12 an earned PhD in Research Methodology Clinical or adjunct and 3 retired but recalled to active staff. The department currently has 76 active in Education or related field. (ABD con- e Saint James School of Medicine, an international medical school sidered.) Salary for both positions is com- students pursuing MS degrees and 22 PhD candidates. Additional information about the department petitive. Position one is a Visiting Assistant (www.sjsm.org), invites applications from candidates with teaching may be found at: http://nursing.ucsf.edu/pn. For complete instructions for application, please visit: Professor of Advanced Educational Statis- and/or research experience in any of the basic medical sciences for tics. Job responsibilities: Teach 3 doctoral https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/apply/JPF00273. courses a semester including, but not limit- its Caribbean campuses. Faculty positions are currently available in ed to: Categorical Data Analysis; Multilevel Pathology, Histology and Anatomy. Applicants must be MD, DO, and/ Models; Covariance Structure Analysis; and Family Health Care Nursing Department: The departmental core faculty has 8 tenure track faculty Longitudinal Data Analysis and Service ac- or PhD. and 30 clinical and adjunct faculty. The Department has approximately 152 students pursuing tivities as assigned. Position two is a Visit- ing Assistant Professor of Educational In- Teaching experience in the U.S. system is desirable but not required. MS degrees and 24 PhD students. Additional information about the department may be found at quiry. Job responsibilities: Teach 3 graduate Retired persons are encouraged to apply. Attractive salary and bene ts. http://nursing.ucsf.edu/about/departments/family-health-care-nursing. For complete instructions for methodology courses a semester including: Methodological approaches And Introduc- Submit C.V. by email to [email protected] or online at www.sjsm.org. application, please visit: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/apply/JPF00292. tion to educational inquiry (both qualitative and qualitative approaches) with possibilities for Survey research methodology; Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc., is proud to partner with UCSF for these important searches. Evaluation models and techniques; or others and service activities as assigned. To ap- To obtain a full position description for each search or to discuss these opportunities as they relate ply for either position please submit a CV, a Troy University – is a comprehensive public institution to your background and expertise, or to submit nominations, please contact Greenwood/Asher: Jan letter of interest and three names and con- serving more than 30,000 students worldwide - 4 tact information for letters of reference. If Greenwood ([email protected]) and Betty Asher (bettyasher@greenwoodsearch. questions about the positions, please contact campuses in Alabama, locations in 8 states, 12 com), Partners; or Sharon A. McDade ([email protected]), Principal & Senior Barbara Dennis Inquiry Methodology Pro- foreign countries, and 1 U.S. territory. gram, School of Education, Indiana Univer- Executive Leadership Consultant. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. is based at 42 Business Centre sity, 201 North Rose Avenue, Bloomington, Drive, Suite 206, Miramar Beach, Florida 32550. Please phone 850-650-2277 for assistance with IN 47405, Email: [email protected], Phone: 812-856-8142. Review of applica- Troy University is currently accepting applications questions. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment tions will begin May 22, 2015 and continue for the following positions: is made. until the positions are filled. Indiana Uni- versity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Assistant/Associate Professor – Computer Science: Action Employer. PhD and two years experience required, Troy, AL Engineering: Two Assistant Professor po- Please go to www.troyuniversityjobs.com sitions, Oregon State University School of for further details and information on how to apply. For more information about UCSF School of Nursing, please visit: https://nursing.ucsf.edu/ Mechanical Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME), Corvallis, OR (full- University of California, San Francisco is an EEO/AA/ADA Educator and Employer. time, 9-month tenure-track). Responsibili- Troy University is an EEO and AA employer. ties for both: Teach undergraduate/graduate courses in engineering management and systems engineering and area of specialization; establish dynamic, externally funded before position start date in Systems and and systems engineering; and demonstrated planning for academically-rigorous educa- bility and risk management; staff manage- the campus; and alumni relations. 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THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION ISSUE DATE: May 22 AD DEADLINE: May 11  OCTOBER 31, 2014 Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in the Humanities Joining the USF Team is now easier than ever The English Department of the School of Liberal Arts at Tulane University with our on-line application! invites applications for a one-year position (possibly renewable for a second USF invites applications from accomplished researchers and scholars year) as Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in the Humanities, beginning July 1, with a demonstrated commitment to one or more of USF’s Strategic 2015, for the academic year 2015-2016. Candidates must have received the priorities in community engagement; enhancing global literacy and Director of Orchestral Studies PhD by June 30, 2015 and not before September 1, 2012. They must show impact; and integrated, interdisciplinary inquiry. remarkable promise as researchers and teachers. Fellows will devote much College: The College of The Arts offers undergraduate and graduate degree Starting September 1, 2015 of their time to strengthening their research profiles. The remainder of their programs and enrolls over 1400 majors. Within the college there are four time will be spent teaching one course per semester. Fellows will teach academic schools: the School of Architecture & Community Design; the RESPONSIBILITIES: mid-and upper-level courses in their field of expertise, and these courses School of Art & Art History; the School of Music; and the School of Theatre Lawrence Symphony Orchestra, Conduct and opera administer orchestra; all classroom activities ofteaching the in will be cross-listed with one or more of eighteen Tulane interdisciplinary & Dance along with the internationally acclaimed Institute for Research in conducting, teaching Lawrence’s fl agship Freshman Studies program. Art comprised of the Contemporary Art Museum and Graphicstudio. Please programs. Fellows must be in residence at Tulane during the tenure of their review our home page at Additional responsibilities include all service related activities associated fellowship. Preference may be given to applicants who intend to make use the USF home page at ourhttp://www.arts.usf.edu site. with a tenure-track position. of Tulane's and New Orleans' rich cultural and archival resources, such as ; you will find a link to the Amistad Research Center, The New Orleans Center for the Gulf South, QUALIFICATIONS: the Hogan Jazz Archive, the Newcomb Center for Research on Women, COLLEGE OF THE ARTS teaching. Must be able Demonstrated to bring our excellence students to in the orchestral highest conductinglevels of artistic and the Southeastern Architectural Archive, the Latin American Library, the Architecture and musical mastery in a nurturing environment that embraces the notion Historic New Orleans Collection, the Louisiana State Museum, and the Assistant Professor of Architecture of the undergraduate orchestra as classroom, laboratory, as well as fi rst-class archives of the New Orleans Public Library. The stipend is $45,900 per year, Art & Art History performance ensemble. A forward-thinking leader who can work with our with some funding also available for research and travel. Assistant Professor, Painting and Drawing students to tackle the question of redefi ning a 21st century symphony orchestra Assistant Professor, Photography & Digital Media is highly desirable. Appropriate terminal degree or equivalent experience. A Tulane University is a privately endowed institution located in New Music record of successful collegiate teaching experience preferred. Although this is a Assistant Professor, Contemporary Critical Theory/Musicology Get the advantage you need Orleans. The University holds membership in the Association of American Conservatory position, an understanding and strong support of the ideals and Assistant Professor, Piano Universities and is a Carnegie Extensive Research University. Tulane is Assistant Director of Bands, Instructor I goals of a broad liberal arts education is a must. composed of nine academic divisions and home to over ten thousand graduate Theatre & Dance and undergraduate students. The mission of the School of Liberal Arts is to Assistant Professor, Theatre/Musical Theatre APPLICATIONS: nurture and promote innovative scholarship, transformative research, and Technical Theatre Director, Instructor I philosophy, professionalShould development include cover goals, letter, curriculum statement vitae of teaching (including creative inquiry within the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Based on representative list of conducted repertoire), video recordings (preferably of University: a distinctive vision comprised of our interdisciplinary approach, dedication The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global both rehearsal and performance), academic transcripts, a four year sample to place-based creativity, and commitment to service learning, the school research university located in beautiful Tampa Bay on Florida’s curriculum of repertoire, and contact information for three references. We provides students with an outstanding education founded on close working spectacular west coast. It is one of the largest public universities in the would like all documents submitted digitally as either Word documents nation, and among the top 50 universities, public or private, for federal this spring and find your next relationships with distinguished faculty. Additional information on the research expenditures. The university is one of only four Florida public or PDF fi les, and all video submitted as links to external sites. Candidates School of Liberal Arts and its departments and programs can be accessed at universities classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement may be asked to submit representative programs. http://www.liberalarts.tulane.edu/ of Teaching in the top tier of research universities, a distinction attained . by only 2.3 percent of all universities. CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC: Applicants should provide a one-page summary of their dissertation How To Apply: majors, the Lawrence University Conservatory Serving approximately of Music 350is a distinguished music and three sample titles with brief course descriptions of courses they https://employment.usf.eduAn on-line application is required to be completed at undergraduate program offering preparation for professional careers in would like to teach. Electronic submissions only, including cover letter, information that must be uploaded. Each with position your application requires additional to the website. music within the intellectual environment of a liberal arts college. We curriculum vitae, dissertation summary, sample courses, and three letters are seeking applicants who will thrive in this stimulating musical and USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University. of recommendation are due online via Interfolio by December 15, 2014. academic environment. hire with The Chronicle: To apply please visit: contact Mike Kuczynski,http://apply.interfolio.com/27221 Chair, English Department at Consideration of candidates will begin edu continue until the position is fi lled. . . For information, November 28th, 2014 mkuczyn@tulane. and will Tulane University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action Lawrence is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and the employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates diversity of viewpoints and approaches that the faculty represents. are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate. • Tampa • Interested applicants should apply online and submit all requested St. Peter sburg • materials in digital form at Sarasota - Manatee https://lawrencecareers.silkroad.com 20th C British/Global Questions should be addressed to: Professor Samantha George, Chair, Director Literature of Orchestral Studies Search Committee, Composition Studies [email protected] Writing Studies REACH THE LARGEST AUDIENCE of AA/EEO employer Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites Assistant Professor applications for three tenure-track positions for The Department of African fall 2015: (1) a specialist Languages and Literature at the Instructor of Dance Assistant Professor of in 20th-century British University of Wisconsin-Madison Beginning September 1, 2015 and global literature in invites applications for a full-time American Literature active and passive job seekers in RESPONSIBILITIES: tenure-track faculty position English, (2) a specialist in Introduce a high quality of dance instruction to one of composition studies, 3) a beginning the nation’s leading liberal arts universities. Inspire students both in the dance August 2015 Springfield College invites applications for a tenure-track teacher-scholar in writing the rank of Assistant Professor. at studio and in the classroom. Collaborate with faculty across the Conservatory position as Assistant Professor of American Literature in the studies. We seek candidates Applicants must have a Ph.D. of Music and the College. This is a unique opportunity to help create and Department of Humanities. The College is seeking candidates whose research, teaching, with a specialization in African implement an innovative dance program in an environment ripe for artistic with experience teaching pre-Civil War American literature or service has prepared and African diaspora cultural expression and scholarly exploration. The full-time load will be made up from with additional expertise in diverse literatures and film studies. them to contribute to our studies, and particular expertise A strong commitment to equity, diversity and student success 6 out of 10 subscribers rely a combination of performance courses and classroom based courses. is required. Responsibilities include teaching four courses per higher ed. commitment to building in music studies. Information semester including first-year writing. an equitable and diverse regarding duties and application QUALIFICATIONS: scholarly environment. procedures available at: able to bring our studentsDemonstrated to a high excellence level of artistic in dance mastery teaching. in a nurturing Must be Successful candidates must have an earned doctorate from a go.wisc.edu/nd2rw8 http:// regionally accredited institution and demonstrate excellence in For information, visit environment that embraces the notion of the undergraduate dance studio as teaching. ABDs will be considered. www.iup.edu/employment. classroom, laboratory, and creative space. A forward-thinking leader who can Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational IUP is an equal opportunity work with our students to push them beyond their creative comfort zones. institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that on The Chronicle to find their next employer M/F/H/V and A creative collaborator who is excited by the prospect of working across reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy – the education of the a member of Pennsylvania’s cal and practical interests in and knowledge disciplines. Appropriate terminal degree or equivalent experience required. A whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service State System of of the teaching and learning of science and record of successful collegiate teaching experience preferred. Although this is to humanity. For more information, please visit the College’s the capacity to work with preservice and in homepage at www.springfieldcollege.edu. Higher Education. service teachers. Review of applications a Conservatory position, an understanding and strong support of the ideals will begin on January 16 with an August - and goals of a broad liberal arts education is a must. Initial review of applications will begin November 14, 2014, 2015 start. To apply, visit: http://jobs.uark. with an employment date of August 2015. Applicants should edu (Posting #Y15940) The UA is AA/EO send a letter of interest, a statement of teaching and research Employer/Veterans/Disabled. APPLICATIONS: job opportunity. Should include a cover letter, teaching philosophy, philosophy, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact curriculum vitae, links to videos of recent live performances or directed cv, and three letters of reference to: Profes Engineering: information for 3-5 professional references to: Dr. Anne Herzog, sor Gottfried Hagen, Chair, Department of ulty Positions. Arizona The Fulton State Schools University. of Engi Fac productions, academic transcripts, and contact information for three Dean, School of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies, Near Eastern Studies, University of Mich - neering at Arizona State University (ASU) - Springfield College, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109. igan, 4127 Thayer Building, 202 S. Thayer seek outstanding applicants for tenure - references. Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1608. Review - -track/tenured faculty positions in the ar E-materials accepted at asps@springfieldcollege.edu. of applications will begin immediately, and eas listed below with application to one or Consideration of candidates will begin will continue until the position is filled. The more of Health, Education, Energy, Secu - Springfield College is committed to enhancing diversity University of Michigan is an Affirmative Ac until the position is fi lled. rity and Sustainability. Active searches are November 28, 2014 and equality in education and employment. tion/Equal Opportunity Employer. being conducted in the following areas but - , and continue - the excellence of the candidate’s accom Lawrence is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and the Education: The Department of Curriculum plishments and potential are more impor diversity of viewpoints and approaches that the faculty represents. and Instruction and the Project to Advance tant than the specific area: Big Data Sys - Science Education (PASE) at the University tems (Job #10935) - Areas of interest in - Please visit our website at: of Arkansas, Fayetteville are seeking candi clude: high performance and trusted sys - Interested applicants should apply online and submit all requested materials dates for the position of Assistant Professor tems for management, analytics, mining or - in digital form at www.springfieldcollege.edu of Secondary Science Education. Successful - visualization of massive data sets. Software - https://lawrencecareers.silkroad.com applicants will have experience in second Engineering (Job #10941) - Areas of inter should be addressed to Brian Pertl, Dean, Lawrence Conservatory of Music, ary level science teaching; possess theoreti est include: software development for com mous, Intelligent and Robotic Systems (Job - [email protected] . Questions JOIN OTHER INSTITUTIONS that plex software systems and emerging comput - #10934) - Areas of interest include: bio-in - ing and information technologies. Autono - spired design, manufacturing and control of Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field and - multi-agent systems, modular and self-re - have demonstrated evidence of excellence - configurable robots, brain-machine inter in research and teaching as appropriate to AA/EEO employer faces for multi-agent systems and human-ro - rank including publication in top-tier jour bot interaction. 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Finance: The Department of Economics, Director of Student Finance, and Legal Studies at The Univer- sity of Alabama invites applications for one Financial Services or possibly two full-time, non-tenure track faculty positions at the rank of instructor for the academic year beginning August 16, The University of Montevallo, Alabama’s designated public liberal arts 2015. This is a non-tenure earning position for a one-year period with possible renew- university, seeks an accomplished leader for the position of Director al for an additional one-year period at the VICE PRESIDENT AND VICE PROVOST of Student Financial Services. The Director serves as the key admin- discretion of the University. There is no ex- istrator of federal, state and institutional student aid funds and must pectation of continued employment beyond the initial one-year contract period. Sala- FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS possess knowledge of applicable regulations and compliance. ry is competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsi- Lehigh University invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President and Vice Reporting to the Vice President for Business Affairs/Treasurer, the bilities will include teaching several under- Provost for International Affairs (VPAVP). The VPAVP will serve as the Senior International Officer Director will be responsible for the administration and management graduate spreadsheet based finance classes of over $21M of federal student financial aid. The Director will also and other upper-division undergraduate fi- of the University and provide leadership in shaping and carrying out the University’s ambitious nance courses as assigned. Other respon- international agenda and approach for globalization. ensure collaboration of the Office of Student Financial Services with sibilities may be assigned as needed and as the Division of Enrollment Management in participating in recruit- appropriate to further advance the program The University seeks a creative, entrepreneurial, and broadly experienced leader to oversee a ment and retention strategies including awarding and monitoring the and its curriculum. Candidates with either dedicated professional staff and expand Lehigh’s international educational and global engagement an academic or professional business and/ University’s institutional scholarships in excess of $7M annually. or finance background are welcome to ap- and visibility. This position will lead efforts to develop international strategic partnerships with ply. For academic applicants, publications foreign universities and research organizations as well as maintain and enhance existing partnerships, Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and five years of progres- in academic or practitioner journals are will consider and act on other opportunities to develop Lehigh’s international “footprint,” and will sive experience in financial aid administration. A Master’s degree and necessary as evidence of scholarship. Prac- higher education experience in a senior level financial aid manage- titioner applicants should be active in their consult on issues of international admissions, alumni relations, and development. field, have at least five years of professional ment role is preferred. Candidates shall have demonstrated experience and regularly attend profession- Reporting to the provost and serving on the president’s senior leadership group, the VPAVP will proficiency in staff management, as well as thorough knowledge of al conferences. Prior teaching experience is provide leadership in two primary spheres. On campus, s/he will help ensure greater institutional strongly preferred. A Masters in business, fi- current federal regulations regarding the administration of student nance, or a closely related field is required. coherence for the University’s programs of research and instruction in international subject areas, and aid. Knowledge of Alabama regulations is preferred. The role will The finance program offers degrees at the will work with the University senior leadership, college deans, and faculty to develop new initiatives require excellent interpersonal skills, sound professional judgment undergraduate, Masters and Ph.D. levels. The Masters programs include a full-time and strengthen existing ones. The VPAVP oversees Lehigh’s Iacocca Institute as well as the Offices and attention to detail. The ability to interact with diverse publics and MBA, a weekend MBA program for exec- of International Students and Scholars, Study Abroad, and English as a Second Language (ESL). The to lead in a complex, changing environment are necessary. utives, and a one-year MS in Finance. The Office of International Affairs includes a total staff of 37. department offers excellent support includ- With an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students, Montevallo has ing travel funding and an active seminar Externally, the VPAVP will represent Lehigh University to international constituencies (governments, emerged as a national leader in liberal arts education. Recognized in series. The College has state-of-the art facilities including multimedia classrooms, academic and research institutions, NGOs, corporations, and key private individuals) in order to numerous editions of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges, the subscriptions to WRDS, and an excellent explore and negotiate partnerships and collaborations, and identify new sources of funding, thus University is the highest ranked Tier One, public master’s level uni- collection of databases. Additional infor- versity in Alabama, and has been included in the category of “Great mation is available at the College website: enhancing faculty’s international connections, research, and collaborations as well as broadening http://www.culverhouse.ua.edu. Only on- undergraduate and graduate students’ experiences, making Lehigh a destination for students and Schools-Great Prices.” Noted for its academic reputation, small class line applications are accepted. Candidates scholars, and raising the University’s international profile and reputation. size and esteemed faculty, the University takes great pride in its must apply online at https://facultyjobs. extraordinary value. ua.edu and attach a curriculum vita. Any Please direct all inquiries, expressions of interest, and nominations in confidence electronically to: documentation of teaching effectiveness Sean Farrell or Jon Miller at Isaacson, Miller: www.imsearch.com/5415 The 160 acre central campus, noted for its beauty, includes a National and evidence of scholarship should also be Historic District designed by the Olmsted Brothers. The University is attached. Required documents/items not at- Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits. tached at time of application will disquali- located in Shelby County, adjacent to the Birmingham metropolitan fy the application. Three letters of recom- Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on mendation should be emailed to: cmis@cba. area. Shelby County is one of the nation’s fastest growing counties ua.edu with “Recommendation for (candi- the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, and is home to three cities in the Top 100 Places to Live in America date name)” in the subject line. Review of race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. by Money Magazine. The area provides attractive and affordable liv- applicants will begin immediately. The posting is expected to remain open through May ing in a moderate climate with ready access to numerous 31, 2015. The candidate selected for the po- metropolitan and recreational resources. sition will be required to submit a disclosure and consent form authorizing a background Review of candidates begins immediately and continues until posi- investigation. The University of Alabama is tion is filled. Additional information and application instructions may an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are en- be found at https://jobs.montevallo.edu couraged to apply. UM is an Equal Opportunity employer. German: Yale University, Department of German Languages and Literatures, seeks a full-time Senior Lector in German languages. Primary duties include teaching a least four courses per year and training graduate student teachers. Applicants must have: 1) native or near-native fluency in German; 2) at least three years of experience teaching POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT San Francisco Community German in a U.S. university using current Please apply onlineGo at www.msudenverjobs.com to: methodologies; 3) PHD in German Lan- www.msudenverjobs.com guage, literature or related field, 4) a strong Director ofGo Majorto Gifts College District record of publication and/or conference presentation in the field. •www.msudenverjobs.com: Associate- AES Initiative EO Director POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF Please apply onlineGo at www.msudenverjobs.com to: VICE CHANCELLOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Health Education: Truman State University Advancement - Dev. O ce is seeking applications for a tenure track fac- www.msudenverjobs.com• Director,Athletic StudentTraining FINANCIAL AID ulty member in the Department of Health DirectorTenure-Track of Major Faculty Gifts Posting Number: 0150074 & Exercise Sciences. A terminal degree in AcademicDEADLINE Success 4/17/2015 Center Job Type: Administrative (Position #FA154) health education or a closely related field is • Associate- AES Initiative EO Director required. For further information see http:// Deadline• Sport Industry 5/25/15 FILLING DEADLINE EXTENDED FROM 5-22-2015 to 6-5-2015 Advancement - Dev. O ce employment.truman.edu. AA/EOE/ADA. • AthleticOperationsApply Training at: The Vice Chancellor is responsible for the College’s accreditation related (J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA) Tenure-Track#E 174 Faculty Human Resources: Director of Human www.msudenverjobs.comDEADLINE 4/17/2015 to academic affairs, enrollment management, program review, and Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Completion of the Resources, Professional contract position EO/AA Employer the planning, developing, organizing, supervising, and evaluating of all Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest and pre- available June 1, 2015. Responsibilities: ad- • •Women’s Sport Industry Studies employment security screening required. A fingerprint-based minister the operational, budgetary and per- instructional programs, instructional support services, including the library Tenure-TrackOperationsApply at: Faculty criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate. sonnel functions for the Office of University Tenure-Track Faculty and learning resources, workforce and economic development, and the Human Resource Services. Minimum qual- www.msudenverjobs.comwww.msudenver.edu/msudenversuccess TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: ifications: bachelor’s degree in human re- EO/AA Employer programmatic efforts associated with the College’s schools. Full-time twelve-month EO/AA Employer source management, business administra- www.msudenver.com• Women’s Studies professional faculty-ranked appointment. Salary commensurate tion, public administration or related field The Vice Chancellor provides leadership and supervision to academic affairs with the education and experience of the applicant. Salary range: from an accredited institution of higher ed- administrators and programs and support services in the following areas $59,271-$116,705. Approximate hiring salary: $62,000. ucation; ten years of human resource man- throughout the District: agement experience at a public or private in- Library: Athens State University, Athens, www.reynolds.eduAdditional information is available at the College's website: stitution of higher education, five of which Alabama invites applications for an Assis- s Workforce and Economic Development . must be in a human resources leadership tant Librarian, Acquisitions and Collection APPLICATION PROCESS: position; evidence of strong organizational Development, with a strong service orienta- s Continuing Education & Contract Education JUNE 25, 2015 Application reviews will begin interpersona, verbal and written communi- tion, excellent communication and organi- s Enrollment Management cation skills; proficient knowledge of HRIS zational skills, supervisory ability, and tech- and continue until systems and use of Microsoft Office; demon- nological proficiency in an upper-division s Instructional Support Services the position is filled. strated knowledge of HR federal and state (junior & senior year) University with tra- s Library & Learning Resources AA/EOE/ADA/Veterans are laws; demonstrated achievements in foster- ditional and online course delivery.This is encouraged to apply. ing a climate of diversity, equity and inclu- a twelve-month position with faculty rank. To apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/609065 sion. Preferred qualifications: master’s de- The position reports to the Library Direc- gree in human resource management, busi- tor. A Master’s degree from an ALA-ac- ness administration, public administration credited program is required. Athens is Equal Opportunity Employer or related field from an accredited institu- conveniently located 100 miles north of Bir- recruitment/admissions process. Teach up any other legally protected status, in accor- tion of higher education; additional years of mingham and 100 miles south of Nashville to 3-4 courses a year as feasible. Required: dance with applicable federal, state and lo- leadership experience in Human Resourc- on the Alabama/Tennessee border, a mere MSN and doctorate in nursing (PhD, DNP, cal EEO laws. es; Senior Professional in Human Resources 250 miles from Atlanta, and within 25 miles tenure-track faculty to begin in Fall 2015 provide you with detail on how to request a or equivalent); eligibility for unencumbered (SPHR) or equivalent; possess exceptional of the Huntsville International Airport. To and/or Fall 2016 at the senior assistant, as- hard copy of the Annual Security Report. license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nutrition: Full-time, nine-month position. collaborative leadership, change manage- apply or view full details, visit https://jobs. sociate or full professor level, with prefer- Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirma- Illinois; three to five years’ experience in Tenure track at the assistant professor (AP) ment and strategic human resource skills athens.edu. Review of applications will be- ence for more experienced candidates. The tive action employer, and is committed to nursing education with progressive respon- rank. AP-Earned doctorate with at least and experience; results-oriented with dem- gin June 8, 2015 and will continue until po- department seeks a candidate with a strong providing employment opportunities to all sibilities; background in RN-to-BSN educa- one graduate degree in Nutrition, Dietetics onstrated success in achieving HR goals and sition is filled. record of quality, scholarly research with fo- qualified applicants without regard to race, tion or closely related area such as associ- or closely related field. Will consider ABDs implementing effective and efficient HR so- cus on issues of managerial relevance, par- color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, ate degree nursing education; proficiency in with a documented plan of completion by lutions; experience using HR data analytics Library: The Iowa State University Library ticularly in the area of B2B marketing. Can- gender identity, national origin, disability or online education modalities. Excellent writ- appointment date. L-Master’s degree in Nu- to inform decision making. 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Registered dietitian (RD) certi- sume, official transcript, and the names and instructions: https://www.iastatejobs.com/, members are expected to pursue an active sistant professor and assistant director of accreditation, leadership/administration, fication with state licensure (LD) required contact information for three references to: posting number 50158P. Iowa State Univer- research program, perform undergraduate the RN to MS Program. Responsibilities: and recruitment and admissions are pre- upon appointment. Minimum of two years’ Marie Williams, Associate Vice President sity is an EO/AA employer. All qualified ap- and graduate teaching, supervise graduate Assume primary responsibility for oversight ferred. 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Dean of Education Services Responsible for the administration of the Departments of Biology B E L L E G L A D E C A M P U S and Chemistry, Health and Exercise Science, Landscape and Horticulture Technology, Nursing, and Allied Health (Radiography and Respiratory). About the College POSITION OVERVIEW Dean is responsible for the leadership and administration of all Palm Beach State Palm Beach State College invites qualified applicants to aspects of the division including planning, development, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER College is the largest apply for the position of Dean, Education Services, at the management, evaluation of instructional programs, and institution of higher Belle Glade Campus. The position will provide leadership academic support services. Responsible for program The University System of New Hampshire invites applications for the learning in Palm Beach and guidance to the divisions of Academic Affairs and accreditation. position of Chief Human Resources Officer. The Chief Human Student Services. Must have the ability to manage a Resources Officer (CHRO) reports directly to the Chancellor. The County, with four Master's Degree in science or health related discipline required. campuses serving a departmental budget; provide guidance, feedback and System includes the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State professional development for faculty and staff; and Doctorate and/or additional relevant post graduate education diverse population of University, Keene State College and Granite State College. The Office develop and formulate strategic policies, standards and preferred. 5 years' administrative experience required. Teaching of Human Resources serves in an advisory and collaborative capacity to 48,000 students procedures. experience at the college level preferred. each of the USNH institution's Human Resources Offices. The CHRO annually. Experience in project management, excellent communication provides leadership and coordinates/directs the Human Resources Palm Beach State function for the University System of New Hampshire, including benefits REQUIREMENTS skills, experience in hiring, supervision, and evaluation of personnel, College offers over 100 and compensation plans, policies, legal compliance and strategic planning. excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and team building skills. programs of study in The successful candidate must have a minimum of a The CHRO serves as a resource for the Chancellor and Board of Trustees associate’s degrees for Master’s degree within the specified subject area related and provides support to campus Human Resources Officers. The core transfer and for entry to the position and a minimum of four years related For full consideration interested candidates should apply online by objectives of the position are: develop a system-wide Human Resources experience to include experience in higher education compensation and benefit strategy in collaboration with the Chancellor, into the workforce, MAY,24th AT Bachelor’s degree administration, postsecondary instruction and campus Human Resources Officers, and the Board, develop and administrative experience, curriculum development, and programs, certificate implement new Human Resources efficiencies and enhanced productivity experience supervising faculty. A doctoral degree is Jobs.ccm.edu for the System, provide counsel to senior USNH executives for developing level occupational and preferred. human capital strategies within the Systems office, talent acquisition, continuing education Attaching a cover letter, resume and curriculum vitae are required. succession planning, performance management and development; ensure programs. Anticipated start August 1, 2015 that the System Office is providing all Human Resources functions to This position will be open until filled with an initial System employees; work with Chief campus Human Resources Officers An EOE/VP/ADA Employer. review date of May 11, 2015. to define and create a proactive, value-added, customer-service focused USNH Human Resources function; provide campus-specific assistance Office of Human Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive and counsel to each campus Human Resources function. Resources benefits package. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years’ Palm Beach State College experience gained through increasingly responsible management positions 4200 Congress Ave. For more information and to apply online please visit: Lake Worth, FL 33461 within Human Resources. A Master’s degree in Human Resources or CCM is committed to excellence through diversity, and as such we encourage applications from all people, related field is preferable. www.palmbeachstate.edu/Employment including members of ethnic/racial minorities, from veterans, and from people with disabilities. As a New Jersey First Act employer, employment appointments require establishment of a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption is obtained. Broad generalist knowledge of benefits, employment, compensation, HR systems, global HR and benefits structure, organizational development, employee relations, labor relations, equal opportunity and affirmative Review of completed applications will be- action, compliance, training and development, and succession planning is gin on May 22, 2015. To apply: http://www. desired. Significant expertise in benefits and benefits administration is murraystatejobs.com/postings/4035. Wom- preferred. en and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal educa- Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and tion and employment opportunity, M/F/D, qualifications. AA employer. Please submit a letter of application listing relevant specific experiences Pharmacology: UCD Job No. JPF00552 DVM/PharmD/MD or PhD required with and resume to: relevant post-doctoral experience in cancer David Mead-Fox, Ph.D. biology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, immunology, or a closely related scien- INAUGURAL DEAN Senior Client Partner tific field. Must have a documented research Korn Ferry record or potential in the discovery of new cancer therapeutics including expertise to COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 265 Franklin Street, 17th Floor discover new drugs targeting cancer specific Boston, MA 02110 pathways (targeted therapies) and acceler- Washington State University, one of the nation’s leading land-grant institutions, announces email [email protected] ate the drug discovery pathway is required. a nationwide search for an Inaugural Dean of the University's new College of Medicine. Demonstrated history of multi-institutional The University System of New Hampshire is an Affirmative Action/ collaboration and expertise in translational Equal Opportunity employer. Women and members of minority drug discovery preferred. DVM candidates Washington State University seeks applications and nominations for a visionary scholar seeking clinical privileges are expected to be and leader to serve as the Inaugural Dean of its College of Medicine. The Dean will groups are encouraged to apply. Diplomates of a clinical specialty in veterinary medicine is required. Must possess out- be responsible for implementing WSU’s vision for establishing a community-based standing interpersonal and communication M.D. degree recently authorized by the Washington State Legislature. The program skills paired with a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmo- will be headquartered at WSU’s Health Sciences campus in Spokane, Washington. This sphere. This position may include a clinical is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative and dedicated leader to work with effort assignment to the Oncology Service within the William R. Pritchard Veterinary students, faculty, staff and the healthcare community across the State of Washington Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) or the UC Davis Veterinary Center for Clini- to advance medical education and research in a unique and collaborative manner. cal Trials but is negotiable depending on individual expertise and level of research The Dean serves as the Chief Academic Officer for the College of Medicine (COM) funding and activity. A complete position and is responsible for setting the vision, strategic planning, oversight and investment for description is available on-line at: http:// www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vsr/news_events/ education and biomedical research in the college. The Dean will lead by example to uphold employment.cfm. To begin the application and promote WSU’s culture of excellence and accountability. Working collaboratively process, interested applicants should register on-line at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/ with stakeholders, the Dean will define strategic goals for the college consistent with its apply/JPF0055 and submit the following mission, develop specific action plans, and oversee efficient operations. While providing materials: 1) a letter of intent outlining spe- Western Kentucky University (WKU) cial interest in the position, overall related attentive oversight, he/she will delegate operational functions of the college to the seeks applications for the following position: qualifications, experience and career goals; appropriate senior administrative staff as appropriate. [A complete "Leadership 2) curriculum vitae; 3) the names and ad- Vice President for dresses of four professional references; and Statement" will soon be available on the University website at www.wsu.edu]. 4) a statement summarizing experience and Development and Alumni Relations professional contributions in the area of eq- Founded in 1890 in Pullman, Washington State University (WSU) is Washington’s For complete job description and application requirements uity and diversity. To receive fullest consideration, applications must be submitted by land-grant university with an overarching mission of improving the quality of life for and to apply online, please visit our website at August 3, 2015. Position is open until filled. all citizens--locally, nationally, and globally. WSU has a current enrollment of The University of California is an AA/EOE. http://wku.interviewexchange.com. UC Davis is a smoke- and tobacco-free cam- approximately 29,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and For further assistance call (270) 745-5934. pus effective January 1, 2014. approximately 6,300 faculty and staff. WSU offers 95 undergraduate degrees, more Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of Physiology/Anatomy: The Department of than 60 Master’s and professional degrees, and has more than 40 doctoral degree race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, Biology at the University of Illinois Spring- programs which are offered through 11 colleges and guided by the Graduate School. field has an opening for a Human Anatomy religion, veteran status, or marital status in admission to career and and Physiology Clinical Instructor starting technical education programs and/or activities, or employment prac- in August of 2015. Candidates must possess Washington State is one of only 96 public and private institutions recognized by the a graduate degree (a minimum of a Mas- Carnegie Foundation as a “very high research activity” university. In addition to the tices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of ter’s degree, Ph.D. preferred) in Physiology Pullman campus, WSU has campuses in Spokane, the Tri-Cities, and Vancouver, and 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of or Anatomy from an accredited university. 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The teaching responsibilities will include an a developing campus in Everett; four research and extension centers within the state introductory course in Human Anatomy and Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities and extension offices in every county; and a Global Campus with online degree Physiology with labs for students interested Act of 1990. in nursing or other healthcare fields. Prefer- programs accessible worldwide. The University’s annual operating budget expenditures

ence will be given to candidates qualified to R. FU WILLIAM NK & ASSOCIATES also teach a non-majors 200-level course in are nearly $1 billion. microbiology. The candidate may also teach programs, extensive opportunities for expe- statement of teaching philosophy including additional courses in biology to majors and While applications and nominations will be accepted until the Inaugural Dean is riential education, and a broad engagement a list of courses you are qualified to teach, non-majors as well as electives in the candi- selected, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials to our consultant in public affairs issues. The campus offers and names and contact information (name, date’s area of expertise. The normal teach- many small classes, substantial student-fac- address, phone, email) of three references. st ing load is sixteen (16) contact hours per se- at the address below by July 1 to assure optimal consideration. ulty interaction, and a technology enhanced To maintain the integrity and confidential- mester, which will include both lecture and learning environment. Our diverse student ity of the search, applicants are asked to up- lab class sessions. College teaching experi- WSU Inaugural Dean Search body includes traditional, non-tradition- load their own materials. Review of applica- ence is desirable, and dedication to teaching al, and international students. Our faculty tions will begin May 15, 2015 and will con- is essential. The position is full time and re- R. William Funk & Associates members are committed teachers, active tinue until the position is filled or the search newable. A Master’s degree in Human Phys- 100 Highland Park Village, Suite 200 scholars, and active professionals working is terminated. UIS is an Affirmative Action/ iology, Anatomy or a related field from an in service to society. You are encouraged to Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, peo- accredited university is required. A Ph.D. Dallas, Texas 75205 visit the university web page at http://www. ple with disabilities, minorities, and veterans is preferred. Prior evidence of excellence in Email: [email protected] uis.edu, the department web page at http:// are encouraged to apply. Contact: For more teaching is desirable. Located in the state www.uis.edu/biology/ and the website of our information contact: Dr. Kanwal Alvarez, capital, the University of Illinois Springfield Fax: 214/295-3312 associated field station at http://www.uis. Search Committee Chair, One University is one of three campuses of the University edu/emiquon/. Applications must be sub- Plaza, MS HSB 223, Springfield, IL 62703, of Illinois. The UIS campus serves approx- ~Washington State University is an EEO/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.~ mitted electronically at https://jobs.uis.edu/ Email: [email protected]. imately 5,000 students in 20 graduate and job-board. Navigate to the Faculty category. 23 undergraduate programs. The academic Create or update your profile, complete the Political Science: Assistant Professor of Po- curricula of the campus emphasizes a strong online application, and upload (pdf format) litical Science (Merrimack College, North liberal arts core, an array of professional your letter of application, curriculum vitae, Andover, MA): Tenure-track; Teach un-

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Lexington, KY CENTER DIRECTOR, ONCAMPUS TEXAS DENTON, TEXAS Dean, College of Medicine The Cambridge Education Group (CEG), a leading provider of pre-university academic and English language courses seeks a Center Director to develop and lead its new operation at the University of he University of Kentucky College of Medicine (UKCOM), a leading North Texas (UNT), OnCampus Texas. OnCampus Texas will prepare international students to enroll academic medical institution dedicated to providing superior education, in the University of North Texas. researchT discovery, training and clinical service, invites nominations, inquiries The Director is the chief executive for the center, which will offer English language and academic and applications for the position of Dean, UK College of Medicine (Dean). courses to prepare international students who wish to enroll at the University. She or he will create Founded in 1960, the College produces highly qualified, caring physicians and and develop the strategic direction of the center as it embarks on its first academic year this August. the next generation of biomedical scientists to serve the people of Kentucky This program – CEG’s third in North America – will be based on the UNT campus slightly north of and the nation. Grants and contracts in UKCOM reached over $100 million last the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The University will provide academic infrastructure, student services, as well as the physical campus, for the OnCampus Texas academic program. The Director year, including more than $76.4 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) will partner with UNT to create and sustain the program, welcome its first class of students this fall, funding. UKCOM seeks a dynamic academic leader with a national reputation and guide their progress to successful completion. OnCampus Texas will leverage CEG’s extensive to guide its growth and development as a regional and national leader in network of recruiters all over the world to seek and enroll qualified students. medical education, research, patient care and service. The Director is responsible for the planning, development, direction, and oversight of academic programs, policies, and practices of the center. He or she will oversee its administrative operations. University of Kentucky is a leading land-grant and public research university Working with UNT partners, CEG leadership, and OnCampus Texas faculty and staff, the Director located in the beautiful Bluegrass region of central Kentucky. UKCOM is one will see that the center attracts students, retains them, and guides, prepares, and motivates them to of six colleges comprising the UK HealthCare (Dentistry, Health Sciences, progress to the second year of their undergraduate career in the United States. With solid support for the program, the Director will be an academic leader, a highly energetic and flexible administrator, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health) and located on UK’s main and a consummate problem-solver, nurturing a high-quality educational program. campus in Lexington, KY. The College comprises 509 medical students, The Director should have a commitment to academic quality and to the special, individualized 197 graduate biomedical science students, 685 medical residents, and 878 attention and guidance that international students may require. She or he will be able to lead and full-time faculty spread across 18 clinical and eight basic science departments. inspire, at the same time exhibiting the “can-do” attitude required to sustain a new venture. The UK HealthCare is a preeminent fully integrated academic medical center that Director will have had teaching experience and experience in higher education management. draws upon the clinical expertise of the faculty in all six colleges to advance The Director will report to the Managing Director of Global University Partnerships and will be part patient care. of a growing team of center directors as CEG continues to develop partnerships throughout the U.S. Additional OnCampus sites on the West Coast are expected to be finalized in the coming months. The Dean reports to the Provost for all educational and research activities The Cambridge Education Group has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist and participates with other UK deans in the formation of academic policy and in this search. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and referrals should be sent in confidence to: programs. The Dean also reports to the Executive Vice President Health Greg Esposito, Senior Associate Affair’s as a member of the UK HealthCare executive leadership team. Morgan Sharoff, Associate 263 Summer Street, 7th Floor Candidates must possess an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree Boston, MA 02210 www.imsearch.com/5420 from an accredited Medical School. The successful candidate must also Electronic submission of application materials is strongly encouraged. demonstrate broad progressive administrative leadership experience in an The Cambridge Education Group is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. integrated academic medical center environment; national recognition for achievement in research, educational and clinical pursuits that would warrant appointment as a full professor.

For additional information about UKCOM please go to https://med.uky.edu or ukhealthcare.uky.edu. For more information or to submit applications, nominations, please contact UKCOM consultants Karen Otto, Anthony Barbato, M.D., or Kerry Quealy at [email protected] or (630) 575-6159.

dergraduate introductory courses in Inter- status, protected veteran status, or any oth- tected status, in accordance with applicable The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages national Relations, introductory and upper- er characteristic protected by law. federal, state and local EEO laws. applications from minorities and women. level courses in Comparative Politics, and Political Science Methods course; counsel Research/Science: Research Technician; Social Work: The School of Social Work at and assist students in the Political Science Human Performance Laboratory; Ball the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in- Department in Merrimack College; substan- State University. Muncie, Indiana. Profes- vites applications for a tenure-track, nine- tial involvement in scholarly activity and col- sional position available immediately. Ma- month academic position at the Assistant lege or university service. Reqs: Ph.D. in Pol jor responsibility: provide support to man- Professor (R97143) rank beginning Fall Sci; Exp (which may be concurrent & gained age and direct the safe operation and se- 2015. We are seeking a faculty member who during educ studies) must incl: 1 semester curity of the basic science lab spaces in the is committed to teaching, research, scholarly teaching Intl Rel (as primary instructor or Human Performance Laboratory, its equip- publication, and public service. The CSWE RA/TA); 5 semesters teaching Res Methods ment, data, supplies, and use. For more in- accredited School of Social Work boasts a (as primary instructor or RA/TA); Demon- formation, please go to http://www.bsu.edu/ growing BSW and MSW program with ap- strated specialization in democratization, hrs/jobpostings. Ball State University is an proximately 140 graduate students and 90 econ devp, & either Post Soviet Region or equal opportunity, affirmative action em- undergraduate students. The School of So- Africa; Res papers & presentations in de- ployer and is strongly and actively commit- cial Work is a unit within the newly formed mocratization, econ devp in the Soviet Re- ted to diversity within its community. College of Education and Health Profes- gion; 4 semesters advising students on aca- sions which creates a variety of possibilities demic & res. Contact Denice Baker, bak- Social Work: DePaul University invites ap- for cross discipline research. The success- [email protected]. plications for a two-year Clinical Instructor ful candidate will be joining an established, position in the Department of Social Work, productive, collegial group of educators and Psychology: Harvard University Professor starting September 2015. The faculty mem- scholars. We are seeking an individual who of Psychology. The Department of Psychol- ber will be responsible for teaching across can contribute to the growth and accom- ogy seeks to appoint a tenured professor the masters-level curriculum and serve as a plishments of the School and College. Be- whose interdisciplinary research and teach- liaison for internships. The Department of cause of the university’s location in the state DEAN OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL ing explores multifaceted factors that guide Social Work is housed in the College of Lib- capital, UALR faculty and students benefit and affect human behavior. Areas of interest eral Arts & Social Sciences, which boasts 22 from close contact with leaders in govern- include, but are not limited to, computation- master’s and two doctoral degree programs. ment, business, industry, medicine (Univer- al cognitive neuroscience, behavioral genet- DePaul University is a growing, private in- sity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences), in- Marquette University is seeking applications for the position of Dean of the ics, gene by environment interactions, devel- stitution with over 25,000 students, locat- formation technology, and arts and culture. opmental cognitive neuroscience, neuroeco- ed in the heart of Chicago. To apply, please As the state’s only metropolitan university Graduate School. This position provides leadership for the University in nomics, or cross disciplinary approaches to electronically submit a curriculum vitae, and as a member of the Coalition of Urban human social behavior. The successful ap- teaching evaluations, and a cover letter de- and Metropolitan Universities, UALR pro- all areas of graduate education including both graduate and professional pointee will be expected to strengthen links scribing teaching, practice, and research in- vides a strategic focus on the needs of the between the Department of Psychology and terests. Apply online only: http://facultyop- community by creating active links between programs. the broader scholarly community interested portunities.depaul.edu/postings/117. Three the campus, community, and commerce. As in human behavior. The appointment is ex- letters of reference should be directed to: the largest city in Arkansas, Little Rock is pected to begin on July 1, 2016. The profes- Neil Vincent, Department of Social Work, home to a thriving culture with a vibrant sor will teach and advise at the undergradu- DePaul University, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Chi- nightlife, great entertainment, and fabulous Application for this position is through the Marquette University Employment ate and graduate levels. Candidates are re- cago, IL 60604. Review of applications will restaurants. Major attractions include the quired to have a doctorate. Demonstrated begin immediately. While the Ph.D. is pre- Clinton Presidential Center and Park, Clin- posting for this position. excellence in teaching and research is deferred, the successful candidate must have ton School of Public Service, Heifer Center, sired. Candidates should also evince intel- an MSW from an accredited program, a and Central High School National Historic lectual leadership and impact on the field minimum of five years of full-time, post- Site. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the and potential for significant contributions master’s practice with increasing profession- “Natural State” offers several miles of hik- http://employment.marquette.edu/postings/4339 to the Department, University, and wider al complexity. Previous graduate teaching ing trails and boating opportunities. The Big scholarly community. Candidates should experience is preferred as is experience with Dam Bridge connects 15 miles of trails in Website: www.marquette.edu submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, re- first-generation college attendees and com- Little Rock and North Little Rock and is a search and teaching statements to http://ac- muter students. The program is committed popular destination for people throughout See also: www.marquette.edu/grad-school-dean-search/ ademicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/6093. to a diverse student body. DePaul University the state. The historic Buffalo River, just 2.5 Questions regarding this position can be ad- is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Ac- hours from Little Rock, was the first Nation- dressed to [email protected]. Applica- tion employer. All qualified applicants will al River to be designated as such in the Unit- tions will be considered starting on July 1, receive consideration for employment with- ed States. Whatever you enjoy, Little Rock Questions should be submitted to: Dr. Stephen Merrill, Chair of the Dean of 2015. We are an equal opportunity employer out regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, has it. Job Duties and Responsibilities: The and all qualified applicants will receive con- sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, na- successful candidate is expected to teach, the Graduate School Search Committee, [email protected]. sideration for employment without regard to tional origin, age, marital status, physical or advise, mentor and evaluate students; estab- race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, mental disability, protected veteran status, lish and maintain a program of scholarly ac- gender identity, national origin, disability genetic information or any other legally pro- tivities, actively participate in course plan-

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PRESIDENT PRESIDENT THE SPENCER FOUNDATION

The Board of Directors of the Spencer Foundation announces an opening for the position of President, the chief executive offi cer of the Foundation. The Association of American Colleges & Universities invites nominations and applications for the The Spencer Foundation, located in Chicago, is dedicated to the support of research in education, broadly position of President. construed. The Foundation supports research in education and related disciplines, supports research training AAC&U is the leading national association committed to the quality, vitality, and public standing for education in the United States and abroad, administers a variety of fellowship programs at the pre- of liberal education. Its members are concerned with extending the advantages of a liberal doctoral, post-doctoral and senior levels, and supports initiatives to apply research to the understanding and education to all students, regardless of academic specialization or intended career. Founded in improvement of education from pre-school to graduate education, in both formal and informal settings. 1915, AAC&U now comprises approximately 1,340 member institutions—including accredited public and private colleges, community colleges, liberal arts colleges, research universities, and The Foundation’s endowment is currently more than $525 million. The Foundation expects to award over $26 million in grants in 2015-16. comprehensive universities of every type and size. AAC&U functions as a catalyst and facilitator, forging links among presidents, administrators, and The ideal candidate will be an accomplished education scholar and leader who has demonstrated a capacity faculty members who are engaged in institutional and curricular planning. Its mission is to for vision, leadership and statesmanship in education and/or related fi elds. We seek candidates who are reinforce the collective commitment to liberal education and inclusive excellence at both the comfortable and skillful with administrative responsibilities and have excellent social and interpersonal skills. national and local levels, and to help individual institutions keep the quality of student learning at The Foundation expects its president to be an articulate and knowledgeable spokesperson for the central role the core of their work as they evolve to meet new economic and social challenges. of high-quality research in the improvement of education. The next President will have the opportunity to build upon the current strategic plan priorities and Qualifi cations provide creative and thoughtful intellectual leadership for AAC&U and its mission to advance quality in liberal education in the United States. Serving as a national spokesperson for the The candidate must be someone who has a broad view of high-quality research. We seek a leader who can association, the next President will be an effective communicator and advocate engaged in appreciate and discern excellent research across a wide range of questions or problems, fi elds, designs, conversations related to liberal education, inclusive excellence, college student success, and and methods, and who exhibits a scholarly stance that is balanced and fair, and not wedded to a particular student learning assessment. S/he will possess a demonstrated record of administrative leadership paradigm or solution. The preferred candidate will be intellectually vibrant, curious and tough-minded, and and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence. interested in and committed to the study of education and its improvement. For best consideration, please send all nominations and We seek for our new president a leader who will be able to think creatively and strategically, together with applications by July 1, 2015 to: others, about the development of the Spencer Foundation and will advance the Foundation’s mission to support scholarship in education and to promote improvement in education policy and practice. The desired Shelly Weiss Storbeck, Managing Partner candidate will have the following qualifi cations and characteristics: [email protected] Information about AAC&U membership, programs, and • Has experience with leadership, administration, and/or management of an organization publications can be found at www.aacu.org. • Is excited by the accomplishment of others and derives satisfaction from developing individuals and communities AAC&U believes that a broadly diverse staff is critical to achieving excellence as a national • Is able to work sensitively and effectively across a wide range of differences higher education association. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people • Has demonstrated success, skill, respect, and thoughtfulness in working with a staff at all levels of an from a diverse candidate pool. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity and organization, and effectiveness in working with a board • Is able to support and extend the Foundation’s connections with a range of diverse communities and compliance with the full range of fair employment practices and non-discrimination laws. people • Has strong communication skills––including especially writing, speaking, and listening • Has an established and substantial record of scholarship and a strong reputation as a scholar • Is active in professional networks or organizations, including but also beyond his or her own community or discipline INDEX OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN BOXED ADS An earned doctorate is required.

Applications and Nominations Academic administration Executive directors A38 A36 Executive positions/other The Board of Directors will review nominations and applications beginning June 1, 2015. The appointment Academic advising/ A38, A39 will begin on September 1, 2016. Candidates are asked to submit a letter describing their interest and academic support Financial aid A36 qualiﬁ cations, a curriculum vitae, the names of three references, and a writing sample. We prefer that services A36 Health/medicine/other materials be submitted electronically to [email protected] with the word “president” in the subject Academic affairs/other A32, A34, A38 line. A34, A36 Humanities/other A32 Nominations are also welcome. Please send nominations to [email protected] with the two words Admissions/enrollment/ Human-resources “president nomination” in the subject line. Your nomination should include the name and contact information retention/registration administration A37 of the person you are recommending we consider, the individual’s current position, a curriculum vitae if A32 Institutional research/ available, and, most important, why you think this person would be a strong candidate for this position. Alumni affairs A37 planning A32, A34 Biology/life sciences A33 Instructional technology/ The Spencer Foundation is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to equity and respect for diversity. Business/administrative design A32 affairs/other A32 International programs Business/management/ A36 ning, implementation and evaluation; par- mal Health & Food Safety Laboratory Sys- ticipate in service to the university, school, Spanish: Spanish Instructor. Teach Spanish tem (CAHFS) in Turlock, California with- other A32 Management A32 community and profession; participate in courses and advise students. Reqs: Master in the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC student recruitment and retention initia- of Arts in Spanish or closely related field; ex- Davis, function as an avian diagnostician in Chancellors/presidents Mathematics A33 tives; and other duties as assigned. Required cellent teaching abilities. Submit CV, cover a primarily poultry regional diagnostic labo- A39 Medicine A34, A37 Qualifications: MSW from a CSWE accred- letter and credentials to: Attn: Human Re- ratory. Teach veterinary students, graduate ited school And a Ph.D. in Social Work sources, Tougaloo College, 500 West Coun- students, and residents. Didactic teaching Chemistry/biochemistry Nursing A32, A34 or related field. ABD may be considered, ty Line Road, Tougaloo, MS 39174. Must will take place on the UC Davis campus. Di- A33 Professional fields/other though degree must be completed before respond within 30 days of publication and agnose diseases affecting poultry and other employment commences. Preferred Quali- refer to Job #12399 to be considered. Tou- avian species. Provide consultation to vet- Chief academic officers/ A32 fications: Two years of post-MSW; experi- galoo College is an Equal Opportunity Em- erinarians and poultry producers and in- vice presidents A36, Research administration ence; demonstrated potential for research ployer/Affirmative Action Employer. teract with livestock. Utilize creative use of and publication; prior university teaching diagnostic case material including publica- A37 A34 experience; willingness to teach online, tion of results in appropriate journals. Per- Chief business officers/ Science/technology/other both synchronously and asynchronously. Statistics: Assistant Professor, Statistics De- form university and public service through Application materials must be submitted partment, Oregon State University, Corval- committee work, participation in profes- vice presidents A32, A33, A34 through the online application system. Ad- lis, OR. Full-time, 9-month tenure-track po- sional organizations, continuing education A37 Social/behavioral ditional information about this position and sition. Responsibilities: teach graduate/un- and other appropriate activities. This posi- application requirements are available undergraduate courses in Statistics; conduct tion requires: DVM degree or equivalent; Communication/other sciences/other A32 der the Jobs link on the Human Resources’ research in the area of post selection infer- at least 24 months of advanced training in A32 Student activities/ website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/. ence, clustering and classification problems avian diseases; board certification (diplo- Incomplete applications will not be consid- and/or Bayesian Statistics; advise students, mate) or eligibility by the American College Computer sciences/ services A36 ered. This position is subject to a pre-em- perform service to university, department of Poultry Veterinarians or American Col- ployment criminal and financial history and statistics profession. Requirements: lege of Veterinary Pathologists; demonstrat- technology A34 Student affairs/other background check. A criminal conviction or PhD in Statistics or very related field before ed ability in gross pathology; knowledge of Dean A32, A34, A37, A38 A36 arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse employment start date; theoretical, meth- poultry production; demonstrated interest, financial history information alone shall not odological and computational background aptitude, and capability in avian diagnostic Development/ Teacher education A33 disqualify an applicant in the absence of a in statistics; demonstrated ability to teach disciplines, disease investigation and exper- advancement A37 relationship to the requirements of the po- undergraduate and graduate courses; dem- tise with diagnostic interpretation; and ex- sition. Background check information will onstrated ability to establish outstanding re- cellent interpersonal and communication Economics A34 be used in a confidential, non-discrimina- search program in post-selection inference, skills and a demonstrated ability to work Education/other A32, tory manner consistent with state and fed- clustering and classification problems and/ with others in a collegial team atmosphere. eral law. The University of Arkansas at Lit- or Bayesian Statistics; and demonstrated Qualified candidates should provide a cover A33 tle Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative commitment to diversity. To review posting letter, CV, and 5-8 professional references Educational action employer and actively seeks the can- and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. to Dr. Richard Breitmeyer at Rebreitmey- didacy of minorities, women, veterans, and Apply to posting #0014230. Closing date: [email protected] or via mail to CA Animal administration/ persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas 6/22/15. OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled. Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, leadership A33 law, all applications are subject to disclo- P.O. Box 1770, Davis, CA 95617. Position sure. Persons hired must have proof of le- open until filled. UC Davis is an affirmative gal authority to work in the United States. Veterinary Science: At the California Ani- action/equal opportunity employer.

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Change the System That Rewards the Lingering A.B.D.

y name is Travis Proctor, and I am A.B.D. If that sounds like a confession you might hear at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, it might as well be. A.B.D. refers to M“All But Dissertation,” the stage at which the only thing standing between me and being referred to as “Doctor Proctor” is the daunting task of writing the equivalent of my first research monograph. In the context of graduate school, A.B.D. is considered an accomplishment. It means you’ve completed the grueling task of reading and writing for rigorous graduate seminars, passed difficult qualifying -ex aminations to prove your expertise in your field, and had your proposed dissertation project approved by a group of established academic peers. In the context of the academic-job market, however, A.B.D. might as well be a death sentence. In the current market, Ph.D. students are not only compet- ing with one another; they’re also vying with peers who have already graduated and been occupying adjunct teaching positions (usually under such euphe- misms as “visiting assistant professor”). The competition is such that some job calls forbid A.B.D.’s to apply, knowing that plenty of high-quality applications will arrive from those already finished with their degrees. MICHAEL MORGENSTERN FOR THE CHRONICLE Recent statistics for my field (religious and biblical studies) are even more damning: A main factor for funding does not correlate to shorter time-to-degree. chase the next adjunct position. That would be espe- job-market success is having your Ph.D. in hand at the Rather, we need to rethink how our funding cially welcome to Ph.D.’s with partners or families, time of application or appointment. The takeaway: system promotes graduate matriculation. Most who often cannot pursue far-off temporary positions A.B.D.’s need not apply. programs offer five to six years of initial funding, because of personal circumstances. So why don’t all of us A.B.D.’s just finish already? but that support is guaranteed only while you are 5. Students would receive more teaching experience, Aye, there’s the rub: While there might be a certain enrolled as a student. And so students have an incen- which means that they could worry less about picking stigma carried by someone who is tive to take at least the five to six years so that they up part-time teaching positions during their doctoral POINT OF VIEW A.B.D. (thus still a graduate student), can maximize their funding, and to continue their training. Departments and students would benefit it’s not quite as negative as another degree work until they have a reliable job option on from that. title: “unaffiliated scholar.” That’s the other side. 6. With A.B.D.’s making up less of their applicant TRAVIS W. PROCTOR academic lingo for someone who is not What if we switched the incentive by rewarding pool, departments would have a better grasp of the associated with any academic insti- students who finished quickly? Under such a re- precise matriculation status of their potential hires. tution. Whether fair or not, having “unaffiliated” on ward-based model, any student who finished his or her Hiring committees would be able to spend less time your name card at a national conference might as well Ph.D. by the end of the fifth year (or perhaps sixth for divining exactly how much more time potential hires be a big red “A” on your lapel — search committees certain fields) would automatically receive a postdoc- would need to finish their dissertations. typically take it to mean that no one was willing to toral teaching position at the university. The position 7. Universities would benefit by paying a modest give you money for your research or teaching, and so would require students to design and teach their own amount for experienced instructors. Less time and few- why should they? courses in exchange for an extension of their gradu- er resources would be wasted searching for visiting or In such a context, A.B.D.’s are left with little ate stipends and benefits. (Smaller colleges with less adjunct instructors, because positions could be filled by maneuverability: They’re less competitive on the job demand for teaching could make it a research-focused their very own graduate students at a much lower cost. market without degree in hand, but they don’t want role.) The position would be guaranteed for one to two As with any academic policy, potential drawbacks to finish too early and give up their institutional affil- years, with opportunities for renewal based on satisfac- accompany this proposed model. For example, in iation. And so some students are left to drag out their tory teaching and funding. much the same way that bachelor’s degrees carry less Ph.D. process, not necessarily because they have sub- This proposal has several advantages: of an employment cachet as more people earn them, stantial work left on the dissertation, but because it’s 1. Students would be encouraged to finish quick- having a Ph.D. in hand might lose its distinguishing their lifeline in a sea of academic unemployment. This ly both by funding incentives and by removing the power. Others might worry that placing an incentive is one reason (certainly not the only) that the median threat of losing their institutional affiliation. on time-to-degree might compromise the quality of completion time for the dissertation stage is three 2. Students would have less pressure to apply for dissertation projects (though dissertation committees years. Since many humanities students spend nearly external funding in Years 5 and 6, which would give would presumably stand as safeguards against such four years on coursework and exams, and departmen- them more time to work on their dissertation and problems). tal support for Ph.D. students in the humanities drops make a more valuable contribution to scholarship. Despite such potential objections, a reward-based precipitously after the fifth year, most students are left 3. Students would be able to take several competi- funding model would provide much-needed institu- with little or no funding as they attempt to finish their tive runs at the job market, over a two- to three-year tional and financial security to graduate students, dissertation and apply for jobs and fellowships. period, with Ph.D. in hand for one to two of those while simultaneously decoupling the dissertation and So what do we do? I think we need to tweak how years. This means they would not face the dilemma of job-search phases. we fund graduate degrees in the humanities. The choosing whether to focus on their dissertation or job Maybe we can again make A.B.D. a status to solution is not necessarily to give students more applications. celebrate, rather than the dreaded start of a career of money (although I wouldn’t protest that, either). 4. Students would face less stress in those first few contingency. Heaven knows, humanities departments are about years after a Ph.D., knowing that they would have at as poor as their graduate students are, and recent least some source of money and institutional affilia- Travis W. Proctor is a Ph.D. candidate in religious stud- studies have indicated that more overall graduate tion, and would not need to move around annually to ies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.