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Adjuncting at a For-Profit
An adjunct who has taught in many sectors says some things aren't so different, but others (such as curricular control) certainly are.
Why Wasn't I Notified?
I'm playing another round of every manager's favorite game, "why wasn't I notified?" Last Spring we put out calls for...
A Library Address
One of the best things about my job in learning technology is that I get to work in a library...
Math Geek Mom: Altruism, and the Wild West
The term “altruism” is used in economics to describe the situation where one person’s well being depends, in part, on...
Sleepless in Academic Affairs
To get through today's economic travails and what's to come, writes Jeff Abernathy, college administrators -- working closely with their faculties -- must try things they've never done before.
The White Glove Test
Readers of a certain age have probably heard of the white glove test. As I understand it, it was a...
College Presidents and Learning Styles
Listening to the inauguration speech of Dartmouth's new President, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, marks one of the more inspiring moments...
Long Distance Mom: Heartbreak and Radicalism
There’s no denying it. The school year is in full gear now. Labor Day has passed. October is coming. My...