Category Archives: Education

Web Musings: Addenda

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: A few thoughts on Paleo Retiree’s musings: 1) The language used in pro-critic writing versus enthusiastic-amateur writing can be a tip-off. Jargon (of whatever field we’re talking about) is a sign of familiarity with the topic, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Education, Personal reflections, Technology | 1 Comment

Price Gouging in the Academy?

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: As Fenster predicted back in 2012, while online education can be conducted at less cost than bricks and mortar versions, universities running online programs are now being charged with price gouging where online is concerned. These days, two … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Class Tonight

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: When people ask me what I’m doing with myself in retirement, I like to tell them that I’m getting back to my studies.

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How “Liberal” Is the Climate on College Campuses?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Some interesting comments on the PC university from civil liberties lawyer Harvey Silverglate. I’m fond of pointing out how completely the “sticks and stones” rhyme has been replaced by . . . whatever rhyme is employed by … Continue reading →

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Plus Ça Change…

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: It would be unfair to suggest that all universities in the Renaissance were sterile, conformist places; they often hosted vigorous discussion and dissent. But verbal sparring matches (“disputations”) could amount to point-scoring contests decided by nimble rhetoric, … Continue reading →

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Solidarity in the Locker Room?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: There has been a lot of ink spilled over the NLRB decision that seems to be opening a door for unionization of college athletics. There are many general summaries of the decision out there.  Here’s one. It’s the … Continue reading →

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Politics and Higher Education (Fishes and Bicycles)

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: The American Way of Higher Education is a lot more about letting a hundred flowers bloom than the heavy hand of central government.  Certainly we are a lot more freewheeling than China, where the government and the party … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. Cobb Hall at the University of Chicago Related Don’t miss Fenster’s analysis of Rutgers University here.

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Tragedy is Easy; Planning is Hard

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Fenster

Fenster writes: It helps in planning, as in life, to have a sense of identity.  And I don’t mean “brand”, although in practice branding and identity exercises are often comprised of the same interchangeable BS.  At least in terms of … Continue reading →

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1920s Motivational Posters

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Related More information. And more. I scavenged most of these images from auction sites like this one. You can probably get hi-res versions by paying them a visit. Maybe bid on a motivational poster as well.

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