The Chronicle Book Club
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Posts from The Chronicle Book Club
Video: Interview With Dan Chambliss, an Author of ‘How College Works’
Tying off our recent discussion of the book, one of its authors talks about their “reliable, powerful, available, and cheap” recommendations for improving the college experience.
Discussing ‘How College Works,’ Chapters 7 and 8
Daniel F. Chambliss and Christopher G. Takacs, the authors of our current book, How College Works, have agreed to guide our discussion.
Discussing ‘How College Works,’ Chapter 6
Daniel F. Chambliss and Christopher G. Takacs, the authors of our current book, How College Works, have agreed to guide our discussion.
How Can Colleges Shape Campus Values and Social Life?
Our current book, How College Works, inspired Rebecca Chopp, chancellor of the University of Denver, to write the following post. The book club’s discussion takes place on Twitter (#ChronBooks).
Discussing ‘How College Works,’ Chapter 5
Daniel F. Chambliss and Christopher G. Takacs, the authors of our current book, How College Works, have agreed to guide our discussion. If you don’t have the book, it’s not too late. Try your campus library.
Discussing ‘How College Works,’ Chapter 4
Daniel F. Chambliss and Christopher G. Takacs, the authors of our current book, How College Works, have agreed to guide our discussion. If you don’t have the book, it’s not too late. Try your campus library.
Discussing ‘How College Works,’ Chapter 3
Daniel F. Chambliss and Christopher G. Takacs are the authors of our current book, How College Works. They have kindly agreed to guide our discussion. If you don’t have the book, it’s not too late. Try your campus library.
Discussing ‘How College Works’, Chapters 1 & 2
Daniel Chambliss and Chris Takacs are the authors of our current book, How College Works. They have kindly agreed to guide our discussion. If you don’t have the book, it’s not too late! Try your campus library.
Read About How You Can Make College Better
Most conversations about college reform feature broad ideas. But what can people and institutions do, realistically, to make college a better experience? How does college actually work?
Video Chat: Recapping ‘The Student Loan Mess’
Beckie Supiano, a Chronicle reporter, talks about student debt with the authors of The Student Loan Mess and a financial-aid professional.
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