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The NYTimes: A Remembrance

I'm going to miss the New York Times. Without the Times, I'll be a less informed educator, citizen and parent...

Ask the Administrator: Post-Tenure Review

Following up on yesterday’s post, a regular correspondent writes: In your latest blog post you lament the lifetime employment nature...

Drill, Baby, Drill?

I like tigers. The animal, that is, not the human variety that has cropped up lately. Amy Chua’s book “...

Breaking News: The State of the News Media

I have a soft spot for hard news. Every year, at around this time, I have students read the Society...

Math Geek Mom: The Discussion Continues

I usually enjoy reading comments to my columns, and my column from last week was no exception. I picked up...

NASPA: Technology, iPads, Twitter, Social Media, PLNs, and Kudos

As I write this post on a plane back to Oregon from Philadelphia I am struck by the immense amount...

Taming the 'Wild West'

Changes are needed in the federal student aid system to ensure that money flows to worthy colleges and students, Charles Reed and King Alexander argue.

Progressive Discipline and the Tenure Clock

In most non-tenure based settings, managers use “progressive discipline” to address many employee issues. Progressive discipline is the practice of...