Economists may be biased in ways that are not apparent to many. A widely espoused theory in economics is that regulators' decisions often become biased in favor of the industries they regulate; to use economic jargon, they become "captured." Economic incentives encourage even the best-intentioned regulators to cater to the interests of the…

This article discusses what the growing generation gap among library employees mean for academic research libraries and for the profession. Viewed collectively, the members of the under-35 cohort are a harbinger of a new kind of academic library professional, one whose traits bear directly on the ability of libraries to thrive amid the continuing…

The emerging profession of public history includes archivists, business historians, and those in historic preservation. Increasing numbers of colleges are offering curricula in the field. (MSE)

The Harvard "Program in Ethics and the Professions" focuses less on abstract moral reasoning than on practical problems, the concrete decisions and dilemmas of the real world. Another key question that has been discussed is whether or not it is possible to teach moral reasoning without teaching moral values. (MLW)

From 1989-90 to 1991-92, the number of nonteaching professionals in colleges and universities has risen by 4.5 percent, despite the recession and concern over "administrative bloat." Overall, employment in higher education over that period grew only 0.4 percent. Faculty numbers increased by 1.5 percent. However, personnel in all other…

Through Eckerd College's (Florida) Academy of Senior Professionals, community members with distinguished professional or civic careers are brought on campus to offer insights, present lectures, and provide career counseling to students. Members must meet stringent requirements and pay initiation and annual fees, in return for both satisfaction and…

Data from an annual survey (n=1,432 institutions) on college administrator salaries show that, although salaries increased modestly, they kept up with inflation. They also indicate patterns in internal vs. external promotion and in presidents' lengths of service. Data are displayed by position and institution type (doctoral, comprehensive,…