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Monday Musings
In discussing a nearby park, TG asked me “why did they put a hill there when they designed the world?”...
What's the Matter with Rory?
My acquaintance Rory has a Ph.D. in American literature and is an administrator and a poet of sorts himself. At...
Confronting Salary Inequity
C.K. Gunsalus offers advice to a senior faculty member who finds herself with excellent evaluations -- and a lower salary than her male colleagues.
The Mistakes to Avoid
Many colleges make similar errors in economic downturns -- and they can't afford to do so now, writes Kent John Chabotar.
Math Geek Mom : A Mother Lion Does Statistics
When I entered graduate school, I once proudly proclaimed to someone I had just met that “I don’t want to...
Assessing Professional Development
Most colleges set aside at least some 'professional development' money for faculty and staff. The idea behind it is that...
Waxman-Markey Secrets Revealed!
Is it the road map to a brave new world? The end of Western civilization as we know it? Both...
Apples and Oranges on Student Loans
Andrew Gillen supports the goals of President Obama's proposal to end the guaranteed student loan program, but challenges the budget math behind the administration's promises.