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Social Media Class Skypes with Internet Celebs
In higher ed, the unit of analysis that matters most is the course. We spend lots of time talking about...
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Ode to a Bureaucrat
Governors' state of the state addresses inevitably feature soaring rhetoric, tough talk, and bold promises. Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels's recent...
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US 'Sham University' Creates Problems in India- and Raises Questions about Internationalization
If it were not so serious, it would be laughable. An American ‘sham university’ enrolled more than 1,500 students from...
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Education vs. graduation
Two recent occurrences and a slightly less recent news story came together in my mind this morning. Occurrence #1 -...
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When Accountants Attack
This actually happened. Probably due to something in the water, we’ve had an outbreak of pregnancies on campus over the...
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The Professor Has Left the Building. Thank You, and Goodnight.
Ever see this clip from Seinfeld? It captures how we all feel about telemarketers calling us at home. Now if...
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For-Profit Higher Ed: 20 Questions
1. Who is doing comparative research on the for-profit educational sector and the professionals who work in this industry? 2...
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Athletic Success
This past Tuesday evening, February 15, was special for a number of reasons. Hofstra played William & Mary in a...