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The Post-Modern MRS

The benighted “MRS” degree bore a particular meaning for my mother’s generation. Young women went off to college with minimal...

When Internal Adjuncts Apply

In response to Wednesday’s 'helpful hints' post, several people asked about special tips for adjuncts applying for full-time jobs at...

Getting Rid of Books: A Heresy

Libraries are often in a tricky place when it comes to removing books from the collection. It makes some people...

From Education the Next GoogleFacebook

I'm writing this post under the intoxicating influence of Kevin Kelly's " What Technology Wants". Blame Kelly for any hyperbole...

Math Geek Mom: Infinity

I met a fellow math professor at a conference several weeks ago who is teaching a class on the idea...

A peaceable kingdom

OK, look. This has only a metaphorical connection to sustainability, and probably no relevance at all to higher education. Nonetheless...

Motherhood After Tenure: on Dickens, labor unions, and the meaning of Christmas

Last night, after a long day at work, I collapsed on the couch with my husband and six-year old daughter...

21st Century Snake Oil?

The push for performance-based funding, built on data and other outcomes, exaggerates the likely results, Garrison Walters writes.