Tenure is more necessary than ever

By Robin Waugh. In contrast to columnist Martin Regg Cohn's claims, tenured professors do not have "jobs for life." They can be fired for cause, just like most other employees.
The May-through-August months and sabbatical leaves are hardly "paid ... breaks" for professors. Instead, these times represent the only opportunities for academics to put in comprehensive time on their research, which is the only means that professors have to advance their careers. More...