The battle over academic freedom in the University of Arkansas system continues. You may remember a TAP post last year that discussed a rule change that could stifle debate in the university system. The Democrat-Gazette recently caught up to that story, publishing an op-ed by Gregory Borse, an associate professor of English and philosophy in the School of Arts and Humanities … [Read more...]
Academic Freedom at U of A, RIP?
A proposed policy change by the Board of Directors of the University of Arkansas system has some professors worried it could lead to less academic freedom in the Natural State. The policy change would water down the University of Arkansas System’s tenure protections. “Tenure” is an elevated category of employment that provides additional protection to academic … [Read more...]
Another Good Value in Arkansas!
The title of this article is absolutely true, but also a bit of marketing, which, I feel as an academic, I must forthrightly disclose. Richard Sander and I just released the first working draft of our article on the "mismatch phenomenon." Therein, we specifically show, for the first time using individual-level data, the negative effect on bar-exam success for those … [Read more...]
Lack of Left-Wing Activism Worries UALR Faculty
Last week we took a look at some of the responses Arkansas’s state universities have had to President Trump’s recent DACA decision. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) administration has -- so far -- not made a statement on the issue. It’s possible they are one of the few state universities left in Arkansas who believe their mission is to educate students, … [Read more...]
Arkansas Universities Rush To Bash Trump On DACA
I get nostalgic for college campus life as summer ends and fall begins. Parties, football games, and new subjects to learn are all things I remember being excited about at the beginning of every school year. Unfortunately, there are also things I don’t miss about school -- like the self-righteousness of some university administrators and faculty when it comes to … [Read more...]
