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“A man of true science uses but few hard words, and those only when none other will answer his purpose; whereas the smatterer in science thinks, that by mouthing hard words, he proves that he understands hard things.”
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Category Archives: Academia
Why Education Research Is Failing Us: Begley – Sharon Begley – Newsweek.com
Why Education Research Is Failing Us: Begley – Sharon Begley – Newsweek.com. Synopsis: This article reports on a meta study comparing inquiry methods against a more trditional approach. What was found is that: “There is a dearth of carefully crafted, … Continue reading
On Becoming a University (Part VII – On Hiring)
…Part Seven in the series on “Becoming a University” (this is the last in this series, at least, for now). As Mount Royal University makes the transition from a college to a university…… Hire people who know how to do … Continue reading
On Becoming a University (Part VI)
Recognize that being an Academic is a profession, not a job. …Part Six in the series on “Becoming a University” As Mount Royal University makes the transition from a college to a university…… There is far more to becoming a … Continue reading
On Becoming a University (Part V)
Stop saying that your students aren’t as good as the ones at UofC! …Part Five in the series on “Becoming a University” As Mount Royal University makes the transition from a college to a university…… I have lost track of … Continue reading
On Becoming a University (Part IV)
Don’t assume that faculty must be on campus in order to work. …Part Four in the series on “Becoming a University” In order to make the transition from a college to a university…… “If I can’t see you, you’re not … Continue reading
On Becoming a University (Part III)
Realize that becoming a 21st-century institution requires that faculty learn how to use 21st-century technology. …Part Three in the series on “Becoming a University” In order to make the transition from a college to a university…… There are people on … Continue reading
On Becoming a University (Part II)
Faculty need to make connections beyond the institution. …Part Two in the series on “Becoming a University” In order to make the transition from a college to a university…… It is true that many faculty have connections at the UofC … Continue reading
More Fun with Google Docs…
If you haven’t tried Google Docs yet, maybe NOW is the time to take the plunge, ’cause it just got better. To take advantage of the new changes, make sure you set your settings to take advantage of the new … Continue reading