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AI in a Lingering Age of Loneliness Among Students
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about greater awareness of an even larger epidemic, one of loneliness in America. In higher education, it is incumbent on us to help our learners with overcoming the pain and other ill-effects of this condition.
Cronyism Is No Way to Run a University
It may not be illegal, but it sure is corrupt.
Empty Nurseries, Empty Futures?
The causes and consequences of declining birth rates.
When Oversight Becomes Intimidation and Control
It’s a political problem with a likely political solution.
Curiosity: From Forbidden Fruit to Catalyst of Progress
How and why curiosity shifted from vice to virtue—and what colleges can do to drive it.
3 Questions for the Creator of Tony’s Teaching Tips
A conversation with my colleague learning designer Tony Sindelar.
Academic Rigor in Retreat
Is higher ed dumbing down expectations in a bid to increase completion rates and make college more affordable?
Featured Gig: VP of Business Development at 2U
Expanding this series on job opportunities at the intersection of learning, technology and organizational change to an online education company.