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Saving Stimulus
This is one of those “individually rational, collectively insane” moments. The New York Times reported that some of the federal...
The Girl Discovers Anthropology
Last Sunday, when it was particularly hot outside and we were mostly stuck inside, TG declared that she was going...
A Response to The New Faculty Majority
The New Faculty Majority has drafted a proposal calling for adjuncts to get tenure (or its functional equivalent) and proportional...
Ask the Administrator: Ranks
A new correspondent writes: Why are ranks at Community Colleges sometimes different from those at 4-year schools? For example, my...
Advising
In our never-ending quest to help students succeed, we’re taking a fresh look at how we do academic advising on...
Full-Timers with Overloads
This piece in IHE, and its comments, hit home with me. It’s a variation on a dilemma I face every...
The Girl, Mastermind
Okay, I’m a little nerdy, but this was a huge moment for us. The Girl, who is 6, loves playing...
Build Your Own Orientation
We’ve had some discussions on campus recently about new employee orientation, which starts in a few weeks. The general consensus...