Jul 28, 2023

Rethinking the Dissertation: Moving Towards Authenticity and Career-Relevance in Social Sciences

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Higher education's traditional forms of assessment and instruction have long been the subject of critique, discussion, and reform. Perha...
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Jul 24, 2023

Every Exception Tends to Become a Precedent

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A common saying in the legal world goes, "Hard cases make bad law." This proverb warns us that unique or extreme circumstances can...
Jul 21, 2023

When to Get an 'A' and When to Settle for a 'C'

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The thing is to differentiate between two key types of tasks in our work: let's designate them as Type A tasks and Type C tasks. Type A ...
Jul 17, 2023

The Irony of the Irrational Ire

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You know what's both fascinating and utterly bizarre? The tiny tempests that brew in teapots within the academic realm. People in these ...
Jul 9, 2023

We have no right to hide from students that AI is a great tutor

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AI platforms have presented us with an array of applications in education, some of which might invite controversy. Yet, one application stan...
Jul 3, 2023

A university is not a kayak

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It is summertime when university administrators like me, retreat into quiet reflection. We sift through the rubble of the past academic year...
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Jun 25, 2023

Will AI destroy us? (A sneak preview of a chapter from the future book)

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It's true that a number of distinguished figures in the field of computer science have expressed concern about the potential self-awaren...
Jun 5, 2023

A cool night in June

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Just as life in Sacramento gets its rhythms from the seasons, so too does our appreciation of it. There's a profound connection between ...
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May 19, 2023

The Dark Mirage: A Study in Perception

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Universities, these vast hubs of knowledge and innovation, are not immune to a peculiar, often unseen, phenomenon: the Dark Mirage. It is a ...
May 15, 2023

If a robot can beat your writing assignment, it is time to rethink it

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The rise of machines, with AI bots like OpenAI's ChatGPT replicating human-like text generation, compels us to question our education sy...
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May 6, 2023

The Academic Game of Thrones: Why We Should Keep Students Out of the Fray

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In the realm of academia, an intriguing and complex dance often unfolds between colleagues. This interplay of power dynamics is reminiscent ...
Apr 30, 2023

The Art of Yielding: How to Lose an Argument and Gain Self-Respect

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In the grand arena of human interaction, voices clash and merge, forming a vibrant tapestry of perspectives. It is in these deliberations th...
Apr 21, 2023

The art of rich prompting in writing with AI

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In the brave new world of AI-assisted writing, or "wraiting," mastering the art of crafting rich prompts is the key to unlocking e...
Apr 15, 2023

Anti-CRT is anti-Christian

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According to ABC News , at least 35 states have passed or considered legislation on race education1. A total of 16 states have signed into l...
Apr 6, 2023

A billion dollars idea: Learning Workflows and Item Response Theory

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Quality control is a vital aspect of many business processes, from financial transactions to procurement. In larger organizations, however, ...
Apr 5, 2023

Carry-Forwards and Smart Cuts

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Universities are often struggling financially, dreading budget cuts and facing difficult decisions. Yet, at the same time, they often have s...
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Apr 2, 2023

We are not as complex as we'd like to think

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Stephen Wolfram says tha AI demonstrated: “ that human language (and the patterns of thinking behind it) are somehow simpler and more “law l...
Mar 27, 2023

Can negligence be racist?

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Lately, I have been thinking about the often-blurred line between bad management and institutional racism. It's something that wasn'...
Mar 18, 2023

Budget Cuts: Breaking the Quick Fix Paradox

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When financial challenges strike universities, budget cuts become their go-to solution. When prosperity returns, they hold fast to the statu...
Mar 13, 2023

This is embarrassing

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In higher education, there are certain matters that are handled with more sensitivity and discretion than others. One of the main reasons fo...
Feb 24, 2023

Wraiting vs. writing

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Wraiting is the new writing, only it has AI in it. I bet that a few years down the road, we will all be doing more wraiting than old-fashion...
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Feb 23, 2023

"Only able-bodied are welcome"

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Excluding individuals with disabilities by failing to provide appropriate accommodations is just as discriminatory as excluding individuals ...
Feb 17, 2023

To R2 or not to R2: Facts first, debate later

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It's so much fun to argue without understanding the basic facts! Yep, it's fun and pointless. Consider discussions around classifyin...
Feb 16, 2023

Poor planning and justice

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Some people assume that personal biases, self-interest, and biased policies are the main cause of exclusionary practices. However, I don...
Feb 11, 2023

Why Innuendo Has No Place in Academia

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Innuendo can be a tricky thing. It's a subtle or hinted remark that often carries a suggestive or insulting connotation. It can take the...
Feb 5, 2023

AI in Education Learning Community

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Let's tackle this new language-generating AI tech in a more structured and thorough way. Sure, the jokes and comments on social media ar...
Jan 27, 2023

Chatting with AI about AI

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Me: "I am trying to find a metaphor that describes the feeling when you realize that most of your learning over many years is now becom...
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Jan 23, 2023

Don’t assign homework to your dean or chair

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Quite a few people enjoy assigning homework to their leaders - to program coordinators, chairs, deans, provosts, and presidents. At every me...
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Jan 9, 2023

Weather and the human condition

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The stormy, rainy days we've recently experienced have led me to contemplate how our planet's weather has shaped our evolution as a ...
Dec 11, 2022

Teasing in the workplace

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Teasing is generally accepted among close individuals across most cultures, but the degree of closeness required varies significantly. These...
Dec 5, 2022

Double consciousness for Russians

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We understand others by finding glimpses of their experiences in our own. It is never the same, but sometimes what we experience “rhymes” wi...
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Nov 28, 2022

Anger management and academic bullying

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Over the years, I've encountered several individuals who seem to possess all the leadership qualities, with one minor yet critical excep...
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Nov 13, 2022

Terrible software. Let us name some names.

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How do you know you are stuck with a terrible piece of software? When you are offered a user guide. The longer is the guide,  the worse is t...
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