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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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Syllabus-Writing Season

The rules of the road for your class.

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Notes on Cynicism

Two flavors, one more troubling than the other.

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Handy Bookstore Tips

The ISBN number is your friend, and other advice for students.

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Guys in Basements

Digging into the statistics.

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“Dialogue”

How can we elevate the discussion?

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How the Other Half Matriculates

Orientation at UVA.

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Friday Fragments

A merger, OER and a vacation.

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What’s Your Favorite Faculty Interview Question?

Particularly at a teaching-focused institution.

By Matt Reed