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Beyond Consanguinity
A department chairman recounts the many ways that nepotism and conflicts of Interest can interfere with the faculty hiring and promotion process.
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Under the Influence
Otto Weininger's writings were bizarre, unoriginal and morbid. So why are they classics?
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The Primacy of Learning Design
When it comes to effective teaching, good learning design trumps advanced technology every time. Our energy and resources are best...
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Webinars
Why do webinars always suck? I've endured my fair share of webinars over the last few years, and anticipate enduring...
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The poisoner's dilemma
I was reminded recently of the classic game theory scenario known as The Prisoner's Dilemma. It goes something like this...
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The Politics of Disappointment
As public skepticism about the price and management of higher education grows, college leaders must do more than just improve their public relations, Patrick Callan argues.
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Mobile Apps, the NYT and Money
The NYTimes should monetize its mobile a pp by integrating 3rd party shopping carts / wish lists from trusted partners...
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Not What I Imagined
I know there's no good reason for it, but when I talk to someone on the phone repeatedly over time...