David Moshman, 12/22/11

Professor of Educational Psychology

The decision of a federal circuit court in Keeton v. Anderson-Wiley is not about either Christians or gays. It's a victory for academic freedom and professional ethics, which are fully consistent with both religious liberty and gay rights.

Laurence Shatkin, 12/22/11

Author

To understand what makes some occupations promising, you need to consider the most important forces that are undermining many other jobs: automation and globalization. Thousands of manufacturing jobs have been taken over by robots, or have been shipped to low-wage countries.

Van Gosse, 12/21/11

Historian and author specializing in American political development

We should smash the corrupting influence of athletics in our high schools, colleges and universities. Like students in the rest of the world, Americans should go to school for no other purpose than to learn.

Jacob Albert and David Schlussel, 12/21/11

The polls reflect a contradictory situation. The Occupy movement expresses grievances and fears shared by most Americans. But those who most loudly express our national dissatisfaction are booed or ignored.

Peter Dreier and Chuck Collins, 12/21/11

Today's Harvard students, protesting on behalf of the 99 percent, are hardly an anomaly, but are part of a proud tradition of affluent Americans -- those who inherited or worked for their fortunes -- finding common cause with the poor, the working class, and progressive movements.

Kenneth L. Weiner, M.D., FAED, CEDS, 12/21/11

Founding Partner, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Eating Recovery Center

Understanding the most common warning signs of eating disorders in college students is critical to facilitating an appropriate intervention. Parents should be vigilant for five common indicators their son or daughter may have an eating disorder or could be at risk for developing one.

Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, 12/21/11

A recent college grad and avid blogger

People are scouring the Internet for "Kappa Kappa Gamma secrets" and the "Sigma Chi handshake." Ritual, the basis of the fraternity and sorority system, is a secret to anyone outside the organization.

Her Campus, 12/21/11

HerCampus.com

If you're anything like the typical college student, you wait all semester for winter break. But after a few days at home, you somehow find yourself bored out of your mind.

Bob Ostertag, 12/21/11

Composer, Historian, Journalist, and Professor of Technocultural Studies and Music at UC Davis

UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi has stated that she tried to meet with students who were pepper-sprayed but was rebuffed. This came as a surprise to Jerika Heinze, who says she has been contacting the Chancellor's office nearly every day asking for a meeting.

Jordan Harris, 12/22/11

Spelman student

Hope Harris is making her way to the 595 North Event Venue and Lounge -- in the heart of Atlanta -- for the SESAC Strip showcase. But first she has to finish a 12-page research paper for her theater class.

Steven Strauss, 12/20/11

Advanced Leadership Fellow, Harvard University

University research should be funded by the government -- it is the classic public good. It produces broad benefits to society that no one institution can capture, has very uncertain benefits and has very long time spans, hence it is not suitable for private sector support.

Michael Hais and Morley Winograd, 12/20/11

Co-authors, 'Millennial Momentum' and 'Millennial Makeover'; Fellows with NDN and the New Policy Institute

In the end, the Democrats' biggest Millennial concern is not likely to be the generation's partisanship or opinions on issues, but its political engagement.

Wendy N. Powell, 12/20/11

Mgt Consultant; Professor; Career Expert; Author, Management Experience Acquired

While the everyday American struggles to make ends meet, do we think about how public institutions of higher education pay coaches millions of dollars annually to provide your weekend thrill?

Julia Landauer, 12/19/11

NASCAR Driver

Even though I felt the need to be a racer from a young age, it was hard to find people to work with. Many people didn't expect a 12-year-old girl to have talent.

Tony Newman, 12/19/11

Director of Media Relations, Drug Policy Alliance

Last week we witnessed the U.S. leaving Iraq after nine long years and questionable success. It is time to find an exit strategy from our 40-year-old war on drugs that is unquestionably a failure.

Jeff Selingo, 12/19/11

Award-winning journalist and thought leader on higher education worldwide

Student loans are not going away, despite calls by Occupy protesters to have the federal government finance public colleges entirely and write off all student debt. So rather than debate the impossible, we should instead discuss better ways of financing a college degree.

Robert Eisinger, 12/19/11

Dean, School of Liberal Arts at SCAD

The odious phrase "the real world" assumes that the university is unlike the world of blue and white collars. But the private and public sectors are not replete with multiple choice exams.