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When it's better neither to give nor to receive
As a change agent with an audience consisting largely of young adults, I understand the value of tchotchkes. You know...
The Year Ahead in Higher Ed Technology
Budget woes, ‘killer ap’ fatigue, and security-related disruptions top Lev Gonick’s list of the 10 IT issues facing colleges in 2009.
Mothering at Mid-Career: A New Chapter
This week my family starts a new chapter, as our daughter moves to San Francisco for the second half of...
The Uses of Students
A couple of weeks ago I had a conversation with a contact at a respected private university. We discussed the...
The Adjuncts' Mandate
The recent reports on academic labor by the American Federation of Teachers and Modern Language Association are great news. The...
Welcome to The Year ...
... of Science. Please note: not just a year of science, but The Year of Science! Did you miss all...
Back in the Saddle Again
Christmas break was glorious, if a bit too short. After about a week of waking up at a civilized hour...
Seeking Money for Universities, Not Students
Wrapped in high-minded rhetoric, public colleges' plea for federal stimulus funds is purely pork barrel politics, argues Jane S. Shaw.