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Confessions of a Community College Dean

In which a veteran of cultural studies seminars in the 1990s moves into academic administration and finds himself a married suburban father of two. Foucault, plus lawn care.

In which a veteran of cultural studies seminars in the 1990s moves into academic administration and finds himself a married suburban father of two. Foucault, plus lawn care.

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“If You Had $500,000 to Spend …”

A thought exercise.

By Matt Reed

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Can a College Have a Growth Mind-Set?

The ability to get stronger.

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Employability and Promotability

Skills for careers.

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Rainbow Rowell Gets the “Ringo!” Treatment

An author with a fan base.

By Matt Reed

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Friday Fragments

Timing and tests; judging instructors; honors colleges.

By Matt Reed

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Things You Hear When You’re Invisible

How the world looks when you are 17

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Ladders

When positions lack the next job up.

By Matt Reed

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Wow, That’s a Bad Idea

Flawed assumptions about community colleges and transfer credits.

By Matt Reed