Tenured talent editorial argues for post tenure review
KU faculty members discuss a policy to review tenured professors every seven years. The plan, led by EU officials, would be done by department peers and aim to measure research and teaching across careers. While not eliminating tenure protections, supporters say it boosts accountability and public confidence.
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Iran election sparks cautious optimism for talks
Iran's Hassan Rowhani, seen as more moderate than Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, promises civil liberties and engagement with the world. He calls the long rift with the United States an old wound to be healed, prompting questions about possible nuclear negotiations.
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Iran's Rouhani era offers cautious hopes for talks
Trudy Rubin analyzes Iran's Hassan Rouhani as a moderating figure who could ease nuclear talks with the West. He benefits from broader support and access to Khamenei, but major hurdles remain including sanctions, enrichment limits, and Syria policy. Rubin notes uncertainties about trust and practical concessions.
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Post tenure review urged by Kansas University professor
Satya Mandal of Kansas University argues for a formal post tenure review to assess seven years of work, reduce influence bias, and tie rewards to real contributions. He notes current evaluations favor signals of future promises and suggests simpler, seven year focused criteria with potential salary rewards to motivate measurable achievements.
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Satya Mandal
Kansas University
Old Home Town praise from Lawrence 1913
D S Miller of Watertown New York praised Lawrence Kansas in a June 1913 article noting a city between Topeka and Kansas City with about 20 000 people as a gem quaint yet up to date. He describes architecturally fine homes shaded streets parks and homelike yards and says Lawrence would be his choice if rich and Kansan.
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