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What's the Superlative of "Greenwashing"?
"Greenwashing", of course, is the practice of ascribing supposed sustainable qualities to a product or service for purposes of boosting market share. It's increasingly prevalent, and I generally just ignore it. But today, two examples totally gob-smacked me.
What a Difference a Decade Makes
Most people in higher education love to hate the rankings. Not me – I find them highly imperfect but fascinating.
How to Enjoy a Sabbatical
Sybil L. Holloway considers the roles of planning, preparation and setting reasonable expectations.
Subliminal Nation
Do advertisers aim hidden messages at the public? Scott McLemee examines a cultural history of concealed influence.
Ask the Administrator: Friending Students on Facebook
A longtime reader writes: I've been told by one of my employers that I am not allowed to accept friend requests from students on Facebook or any other social media site save Linkedin. In my field (probably in most fields) networking is really important and therefore this is a serious bummer.
Ph.D. Dropout
Ph.D. students: How to finish your dissertation and enjoy your time writing it
Attendance, Retention, and College Success
Attendance directly correlates with academic success. But is it a direct line?
6 Questions I'd Ask Google's Education Boss
Imagine that you had the opportunity to spend 30 minutes with the person who runs Google's higher education business. What would you ask?