Tag: faculty
Report shows that women earn less than men at WU
According to the May 2010 pay equity report, female professors at Washington University are paid less than their male counterparts. The report, which looked at the 2008-2009 salary information of both tenured and tenure-track faculty, concluded that female professors make less than male professors in every Danforth Campus school.
WU employees may lose assistance for grad. courses
A change in the federal tax code may impede Washington University faculty and staff from taking graduate courses. The University provides tuition assistance to encourage employees to pursue continuing education opportunities. Though some employees choose to take job-related courses, more of them favor other courses. Under Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), which is set to expire on Dec. 31, the University can offer $5,250 of tax-free tuition assistance for these courses.
WU professor speaks to US Senate
On September 22, Washington University political science Professor Steven Smith testified in front of the US Senate’s Committee on Rules and Administration regarding his thoughts on the Senate’s current filibuster rules, and Iowa Senator Tom Harkin’s (D-IA) proposed reform.
Study habit study performed by WU professors
Research being conducted in Washington University’s own Department of Psychology has produced new evidence about the most effective study techniques for students.
What we are thankful for
As Thanksgiving approaches, the Student Life editorial board lists what they are thankful for this holiday season.
Professors of practice: a step toward emphasizing teaching
At a recent meeting of the Arts & Sciences faculty, it was announced that Washington University plans to create a new faculty position within Arts & Sciences—the Professor of the Practice.
The economics of a professor
It took a while for her to figure it out, but Professor Melanie Blackwell knew that her olive farm could not stay around for long.
A&S considers teaching track
Plans are underway to implement a new professorship position at Washington University, titled the Professor of the Practice.
Questions with John Hendrix
John Hendrix juggles being a professor at Washington University in St. Louis and illustrating whatever he can get his hands on. He might not look like your stereotypical “skinny, multi-color haired” artist, despite sporting a bruised eye at this moment, but his passion and point of view are clear.