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Such considerations may yet prove significant for Sundquist, who has stated that his decision to run will be significantly influenced by whether he can once again make the daily sacrifices—both in terms of health and academics??that the meeting-laden, on-demand life of a top campus politico consistently demands...
...committee of five academics??including the director of Harvard’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies—issued a petition earlier this week to limit “outside interference” in university tenure decisions and maintain “academic freedom” at institutions of higher education...
...Women’s Studies Departments and campus Women’s Centers.” This is completely ill-informed: Feminist scholars have been among the foremost analysts and critics of women’s systematic mistreatment in all Judeo-Christian societies, including Islamic ones. Moreover, feminist academics??especially in the last 30 years—have been explicitly dedicated to self-criticism, acknowledging their own biases and situated knowledge, as well as the complexity of even speaking about “women’s oppression...
...academics??especially those responsible for President Ahmadinejad’s invitation to Columbia—should not take their precious privileges for granted. Nearly all universities depend heavily on federal disbursements. And if universities persist with such controversial publicity stunts, then, some time in the future, Mr. Hunter’s sentiment may find sufficient agreement in Congress. Prudence would dictate not to rouse a sleeping giant just to be controversial...
...duty of academics??like many tradesman, and like us students, who thrive on the generosity of others—includes approaching their work in a dignified and responsible manner. While they may be legally free to say and do almost anything, they ought not expect their patrons to appreciate frivolity. Or, as in the case at Columbia, to gladly welcome an insult...