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ABC's and PhD's: School woes
(First, an incident that might be slightly off-topic but which I found amusing: ) Last night I get in my...
The end of the public university in England
Editor's note: the entry below was kindly provided to us by James Vernon, a professor of history at the University...
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...