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MODEL OF THE MOMENT: Some states see the online, competency-based Western Governors U. as a way to boost college completion rates without increasing higher ed spending; some professors see it as a parasite, not a panacea:
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WHO CONTROLS A GRANT? Florida State allows donor-approved board right to veto hires. Did university give away too much? Does it matter that a Koch brother is involved?
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REDEFINING COLLEGES' COSTS AND BENEFITS: Private and for-profit institutions are the best deal for the taxpayer, says study backed by the University of Phoenix -- and challenged by outsiders:
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WRONG KIND OF ACCOUNTABILITY? Texas faculty members chafe at regents' "overly simplistic" tools to measure them:
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EXAMINING THE AAU GATEKEEPERS: In wake of Nebraska's ouster and Syracuse's decision to leave research university group, some institutions look over their shoulders, and other experts question membership criteria:
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IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY MIGHT NOT COME: A report for Duke raises questions about the demand among Chinese students for Western branch campuses:
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EXERCISING ONLY THEIR MINDS: Study finds that, when it comes to physical activity, assistant professors are too often "letting themselves go":
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TRANSLATING 'GRAD STUDENT' INTO ENGLISH: Emory asks dissertation writers to summarize and spell out their research in language that the general public can understand, a difficult undertaking for some:
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LAW SCHOOL DROPOUTS: Decisions by University of Delaware and other colleges to scrap law school plans highlight the difficulty of recouping high start-up costs:
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LONG READS: To get students more engaged in texts, some professors hold marathon sessions where students read the books out loud:
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FIXING ACCREDITATION, FROM THE INSIDE: Higher ed associations create panel to study and suggest changes to quality assurance system -- not least to ward off government action:
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In "Views":
--Speakers should be ashamed of charging to appear, and colleges should stop offering the money, writes Pablo Eisenberg:
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--Colleges need to remember that embracing social media is no substitute for a strategy, writes Kevin Tynan:
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--If 9/11 "changed everything," what did killing Osama bin Laden do? Scott McLemee looks at an anthology on the climate of terror:
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--Getting officer training units back on elite college campuses will mean little unless higher education starts treating military service as a legitimate profession, Jonathan Hillman argues:
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--When you hit an awkward or incorrect sentence in a student essay, writes Mark Longaker, remember the learning process:
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Teachable Moments:
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MAKING THE CHOICE
On the Fence
If you are one of the fortunate few with more than one job offer, Eliza Woolf has ideas on how to decide.
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FROM OUT OF THE SHADOWS
Despite warnings from friends, Maria Shine Stewart added a for-profit college to her adjunct teaching schedule. She shares her experiences.
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TIMELY BUSINESS
Entrepreneurship and the Academic
Finding extra hours in the day to consult or start a business may seem impossible, but Jessica Quillin offers tips for doing so -- including starting slowly and saying No.
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(ROLE) MODELING GENDER GAPS
University of Venus
At one of my first gatherings as a new faculty member at my current institution, I sat around a table of men and women from different campus units to discuss a common concern—communicating with ...
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ASK THE ADMINISTRATOR: REPORTING THIRD PARTY HARASSMENT
Confessions of a Community College Dean
A new correspondent writes:A friend of mine works at a different college than me. She is not tenured (she is in a position that is not currently tenure-track, but may turn into one). Students have ...
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MATH GEEK MOM: TEACHING AT A CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Mama PhD
An article in last week's Inside Higher Ed discussed the option of teaching at a religiously affiliated college. It caught my attention since I am in my 42nd year of religiously-affiliated ...
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MICROSOFT, SKYPE, AND EDU
Technology and Learning
My gut reaction is that Microsoft's $8.5 billion purchase of Skype is a good thing for higher ed, and probably a smart move on Microsoft's part. I'm betting that you are critical of this acquisition, ...
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CONFUSING EXCESS WITH ACCESS
Library Babel Fish
Last week, I confessed to having something of a crisis of faith. I was attending a fascinating workshop on library publishing services. A vast majority of library directors surveyed for this project ...
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FEATURED JOBS
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Valdosta State University
POSITION TITLE: Full time Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Department of Early Childhood & Special Education. This is a ten-month, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 1, ...
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRICAL MOVEMENT
New Paltz, State University of New York
Responsibilities: The faculty member will teach courses including Introduction to Movement, Theatrical Movement, Acting 1, and general education courses. Other responsibilities include coaching ...
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ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
University of Denver
Department Introduction:The University of Denver is an international, research-focused institution. Our scenic campus has stood since 1890 in the heart of a thriving city with booming economic, ...
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION SCIENCE
The University of Montana - Missoula
The School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at The University of Montana, in Missoula, Montana, invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor position. New faculty would be ...
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LECTURER IN PHYSICS
Norwich University
Norwich University, the nation's oldest private military college, offers a choice between cadet and civilian lifestyles to approximately 2000 students. The Department of Physics invites ...
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LIBRARIAN FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH & ENGAGEMENT
University of California Los Angeles
Department: Collections, Research & Instructional Services (CRIS)
Rank and Salary: Salary and appointment level based on experience and qualifications.
Associate Librarian IV – VII ($56,496 – ...
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ASSISTANT DEAN FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Department: School of Public HealthApplication Deadline: 06/10/2011Recruitment ...
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