This week was my first time presenting at a professional conference. While I've done many presentations for students and parents, it was different to assume a role of "expert" (or at least as someone with something of value) for experienced professionals. It went well, and I was so excited to see lively discussion at the tables. One thing I hadn't thought about is that yeah, there's generally the idea of shaping the conversation in… View More

As part of a movement toward more open discussion of the challenges and opportunities for higher education, I'm going to post a few of the reflections I'm writing for class here throughout this semester. Many believe that the marketplace has overtaken state government as the dominant external force shaping (and reshaping) American higher education, even for public colleges and universities. As noted earlier,… View More

*emerges from a cave, blinking in the brightness of day* So, now that I've successfully defended my dissertation... What do people do with their, uh-- *looks down at text written on her hand in sharpie* Fu-ree… View More