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Perkins, Pell and Chevron Deference
Applying standards developed for degree programs to short-term certificates pretty much requires revisiting those standards. I foresee confusion.
Robot Overlords and Red Herrings
The key issue is power. Get that right and the bots may serve a useful purpose. Get that wrong and the viral memo may prove prophetic.
Controversy Can Be Created
The clear intent of the Texas law is to encode in law that certain groups are right, by virtue of being who they are, and others are wrong.
Friday Fragments
An update on compensation, public investment in community colleges, The Girl’s job hunt, and a rare sports story.
Don’t Record What You Don’t Want to Have to Watch
Playing Big Brother would get tiring quickly. Any provost with enough time to review the videos of hundreds of classes isn’t doing their job.
Grant Deadlines
Planning for and writing great grant applications takes time. Funders will have better applicants if they set reasonable deadlines.