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Definition: Cynicism
When a university’s program for research in the humanities bars adjuncts from applying for fellowship money and release time then...
Argument, Inquiry, and Learning to Value Evidence
At the risk of e-mail overload, I still find it useful to belong to some old-fashioned discussion lists that engage...
5 Things Netflix Streaming Can Teach Higher Ed
5 Things Netflix Streaming Can Teach Higher Ed: 1. Replace Yourself: Offering unlimited streaming for $8.99 a month (1 physical...
Congratulations! Your Loan Is Now in Repayment
I knew this moment would come. The moment when I would begin paying back my student loans, marking the end...
The best backchannels are active before, during, and after
Have you ever participated in a conference backchannel? Are you wondering what a backchannel is? A backchannel is the conversation...
Mothering at Mid-Career: Social Networking
I spent this past weekend with my daughter, enjoying crisp New England weather and Parents’ Weekend festivities. Actually, we skipped...
A Course on 'Our Patchwork Nation'
Our Patchwork Nation: The Surprising Truth About the "Real" America, by Dante Chinni and James Gimpel, is a book that...
Tackling Climate Change through Higher Education in Southern Africa
Africa is the continent that is the most vulnerable to climate change. The reasons are many and include widespread poverty...