Much has been written about higher education's increasing reliance on contingent academic labor over the last few decades. The narrative, which includes differing accounts of what, or who, is most to blame, has been well rehearsed: the increase came in slow and steady waves tied to significant political and economic events, including postwar…

All disciplines and fields have something important to contribute to liberal learning. History, however, provides something distinctive. This contribution can be enhanced by a more explicit understanding of the relationship between the history major and the broader goals and processes of liberal learning, and through consideration of that…

College and university research units should be crucial instrumentalities for the determination of institutional priorities and management objectives. (Author)

Not a luxurious fringe benefit for the individual, but a sound investment for the institution. (Editor)

Voluntary cooperative consortia among colleges and universities are increasing and show promising potential strength. (IR)