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On Campus - May/June 2008

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Feature:
Rolling Back Affirmative Action

Where We Stand
Remedy for a faltering economy—vote!
(This links to the column in American Teacher (PDF)) 

Speak Out
Should colleges seek more disclosure from high schools about students' health and disciplinary histories.

Campus Clips
Demography is destiny
College  catch-up

News:
Illinois union confronts a tragedy
States brace for tough fiscal year ahead
A healthcare system in need of fundamental changes
AFT member released by Nigerian authorities
Maryland grad employees make case for bargaining law 

Vermont legislators smell a rat
All About Face

Fighting words
Members speak out after attack on our union
(This links to the column in American Teacher (PDF))

Visualizing the way forward
Joint AFT/NEA conference focuses on building alliances

AFT Voices
Why is affirmative action important for higher education

Who is Ward Connerly?

Technology:
Learning in the present tense

TechNotes
Distance ed virtual handouts
Most students say no to text alerts
Careening down the info highway

Interview
Robert O'Neil describes emerging threats to academic freedom

State Watch
Anti-tax initiatives are a cruel diversion

On The Hill
Bargaining law for grad employees
Protecting access to loans

Your Money
I'm no expert, but...

State Lines
CA; IL; MI; MT; and NY

 

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