May 13, 2022
The Chronicle of Higher Education Volume 68, Issue 18Cover Story
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Intellectual BordersIs Geopolitics Closing the Door on Open Research?
Without clear guidance, some college leaders have forsworn overseas collaborations.
Highlights
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Leadership
One of Higher Ed’s Hardest Jobs Is Getting Tougher. Blame Political Interference.
University-system leaders must navigate America’s most divisive period in half a century. -
The Review | Essay
Cut Students Some Slack Already
I used to think I was doing students a favor by enforcing strict rules and deadlines. I wasn’t. -
The Review | Essay
How Much Does College Really Cost?
The opacity of pricing hurts students — and institutions.
Also in the issue
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Women's Rights
‘Uncharted Territory’: What the Overturn of Roe v. Wade Could Mean for Colleges
A leaked draft opinion suggests the landmark ruling protecting abortion access will be rolled back. If that happens, higher education will feel the effects. -
Hiring Hierarchy
Does a University Need a CEO?
At the University of Miami, a new position carries the chief-executive label but will report to the president. Reviews are mixed. -
Partisan Influence
U. of North Carolina Has Been Corrupted by Political Meddling, Faculty Group Says
University officials, however, strongly disagree with the “grim portrayal” the report paints. -
State of the Arts
Fewer but Happier: Humanities Master’s and Ph.D. Graduates in 2020
The year marked a historic decline in the share of upper-level degree holders in the discipline. But they like their jobs. -
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Equity in the Classroom
The Unintended Consequences of ‘Ungrading’
Does getting rid of grades make things worse for disadvantaged students? -
The Review | Essay
Is the Offshore-Campus Boom Over?
Overseas expansion approaches an alarming new era. -
Advice
The Path to Full Professor: How to Recover From Rejection
What to do after your application for the top faculty rank falls short.
