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Things I'd Rather Do Than Sit Through Another Tag-Team Software Vendor Demo
Have a political conversation with Chuck Norris *** Camp outside in Buffalo in January *** Wash down a cold plate...
Selective Outsourcing
Following on the heels of IHE, there's a story in the Chronicle about several universities (Northwestern and Arizona State among...
The Dreaded "300 Level" Course
Although I've been doing this for some time, I still don't fully understand how course levels are determined. This is...
Ask the Administrator: Background Checks
A new correspondent, currently on the administrative job market, writes: To what extent is my candidacy for administrative positions hindered...
Ask the Administrator: Contemplating the Jump
An occasional correspondent writes: I have an interview for a job. It will be a big change for me if...
The "Non-Matric" Back Door
"Matriculated" is one of those SAT words that people outside of higher ed administration almost never use. ("Bursar" is another.)...
Once More Into the Blog
A few highlights from the holiday break: Words coined by The Girl: hoggy (synonym for piggy); aminal; psghettio's; velcwo (my...
Settling Down for a Long Winter's Nap
A few highlights of the Christmas preparation season: The Girl's Christmas pageant at her preschool. She attends a preschool at...