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Mentoring
Earlier today, a dean came to see me regarding the future of a faculty member. This faculty member came to...
That 'Quiet but Persistent Inner Voice'
In response to last week’s post, Suzanne Sheffield commented, “Your story reiterates what I often think - as parents we...
Red lights and roadblocks
I was checking a book out of Greenback's library this morning, and happened to get in line behind a student...
Assessing the (Enduring) Value of Libraries
It has been so long since I posted here, you may think the Babel Fish has gone fishing. In fact...
Are you using RSS?
I'm an avid RSS (Really Simple Syndication) user. I admit it. I've been addicted to RSS for a very long...
The Joyful Professor
You can shift from surviving the life of a faculty member to thriving as one, writes Barbara Spang Minsker.
A Challenge to Gates
For all the money it is pouring into education, the foundation is missing an opportunity to make a huge difference – by bringing focus to education research, writes Garrison Walters.
Ask the Administrator: Will They Still Need Me When I'm 64?
A new correspondent writes: I am a year away from going up for continuing contract. This is my state’s version...