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Accrediting Higher Education in Peru: Coming late to the party

Peru is one of the last countries in South America to implement an accreditation program for higher education. And the experience has been different than elsewhere.

Twelve Ways of Looking at a Lego League Meet

The Boy’s team competed in the local Lego league championships last weekend.

A First Look at the Canvas for iOS Mobile App

I've been playing with the Canvas for iOS app on my iPhone and iPad for the past couple of days.

Mothering at Mid-Career: Coming and Going

This is the season of Advent, the beginning of the Christian year. In the Episcopal tradition in which I grew up, and whose rhythms still influence my own, Advent is a season of lights — the Advent wreath, with its four candles (one for each week of the season), is its primary symbol. It is also a season of anticipation, of waiting, and of hope.

Don't blame human nature

According to multiple reports, the percentages of Americans who believe that (1) climate change is real and (2) humans are responsible for most of it continue to fall.

Facebook Pilots .EDU-Exclusive Groups for Universities

Facebook is piloting "Groups for Universities," allowing students to create their own groups for their classes, dorms, and parties -- groups that are restricted to those with their school's .edu email addresses.

End-of-Semester Thoughts on Transitions, Part I

In which I adjust my armor and march toward the headlands.

What’s New at University of Venus - 10 December 2011

What’s New With Our Writers: Janni Aragon co-facilitated a workshop on iPads and iOthers for faculty and staff at University of Victoria (Dec 1st). Janni also organized the Academic Women’s Caucus annual wine and cheese and the women faculty and librarian enjoyed time to network and enjoy conversation after a busy term (Dec 6th).