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Homecoming

After five days away, upon opening the door: silence... silence...silence...“DADDY!” Three flying-tackle hugs nearly knock me over.For the rest of...

When systems aren't systemic

Greenback U. has lots of administrative information systems. It used to have more -- before last decade's ERP implementation --...

ABC's and PhD's: Moving

I really never thought that I would end up as a grown up life living 3000 miles away from my...

AACC Wrapup: A Discussion That Didn't Happen

Despite lower attendance, this year's AACC conference occasioned some wonderful conversations about all manner of topics, both officially and unofficially...

AACC Dispatch, Day Two: Danger Ahead!

I'm one of those people who reads the conference program, picks out the panels in advance, then changes the itinerary...

Mothering at Mid-Career: Time Management

My sixth-grade son Nick recently had to write a “reflection” piece after finishing a sixth-grade math project. It began with...

When stability becomes stasis

I was speaking recently with the dean of faculty at a small US polytechnic. Toward the end of the conversation...

AACC Dispatch, Day One

Reader, I attended five panels on Sunday, so you don't have to. You're welcome. A few highlights: Kay McClenney's panel...