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When Internal Adjuncts Apply

In response to Wednesday’s 'helpful hints' post, several people asked about special tips for adjuncts applying for full-time jobs at...
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Getting Rid of Books: A Heresy

Libraries are often in a tricky place when it comes to removing books from the collection. It makes some people...
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From Education the Next GoogleFacebook

I'm writing this post under the intoxicating influence of Kevin Kelly's " What Technology Wants". Blame Kelly for any hyperbole...
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Math Geek Mom: Infinity

I met a fellow math professor at a conference several weeks ago who is teaching a class on the idea...
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A peaceable kingdom

OK, look. This has only a metaphorical connection to sustainability, and probably no relevance at all to higher education. Nonetheless...
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Motherhood After Tenure: on Dickens, labor unions, and the meaning of Christmas

Last night, after a long day at work, I collapsed on the couch with my husband and six-year old daughter...
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21st Century Snake Oil?

The push for performance-based funding, built on data and other outcomes, exaggerates the likely results, Garrison Walters writes.
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Would You Build a New 600 Seat Classroom?

Last week I had the pleasure to spend time with Fred Siff, Professor and CIO Emeritus University of Cincinnati, at...