Chronicle of Higher Education Audio: Interviews

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Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:25:00 EST

Matthew Pittinsky, CEO of Parchment Inc.

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Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:22:00 EST

Dean of The Rossier School of Education

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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:05:00 EST

Sean Devine, CEO of Coursesmart

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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

Paul Freedman, CEO of Altius

Jane Wellman: Why Does College Cost So Much?

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:01:00 EST

Jane Wellman, executive director of the Delta Project on Postsecondary Costs, Productivity, and Accountability, explains why college is so expensive?and what we can do about it.

Mark Hyman: Why Youth Sports Push Children Too Hard

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:00:00 EST

Mark Hyman wrote a snarky article about parents who put their kids through surgery to preserve their athletic potential. Two years later, he did the same thing, and then wrote a book about it.

Marc Abrahams: Awarding the Ig Nobel Prize

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:00:00 EST

The founder and MC of the Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony recalls highlights from the awards' 20-year run--and tells us what to expect in 2011.

What If Professors Aren't Good at Grading?

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST

Western Governors U. doesn't let its professors issue grades. Instead, the institution leaves that task to a team of independent evaluators. Jeff Young, a Chronicle reporter, explains how it all works?and why other institutions are paying attention.

Why Misleading Google Ads Matter (and What Colleges Can Do About Them)

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 05:00:00 EST

Plenty of students start their college search online, so a recent rise in deceptive search-engine advertising isn't something to be taken lightly. Josh Keller, a Chronicle reporter, explains what colleges can do to protect their names online.

Barbara Vacarr: Empathizing With Adult Learners

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:20:00 EST

Barbara Vacarr, once a nontraditional student herself, tells The Chronicle that she can understand the risks and rewards of adult learning.

George Myers: Building Effective Teams at Work

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:40:00 EST

At the National Association of College and University Business Officers' annual meeting, a consultant offers advice on key ingredients in the academic workplace.

Brent Ruben: Building Leaders and Touching on Untouchable Topics

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:13:00 EST

In an interview at the Nacubo meeting, Brent Ruben of Rutgers University at New Brunswick offers advice on a range of issues facing college presidents.

What the 'Gainful-Employment' Rule Means for Colleges

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:26:00 EST

A controversial new regulation released by the Education Department has Wall Street and Capitol Hill buzzing. Chronicle editors and reporters Brad Wolverton, Kelly Field, and Goldie Blumenstyk describe the impact of the rule and what's likely to happen next with it.

For Sale: Jobs in the U.S.

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:25:00 EST

John Lawlor: How Students Are ?Buying Down? to Their ?Next Best? College Choices

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:39:00 EST

Eric Barron: A President Takes on Climate Change

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:09:00 EST

Eric Barron, the president of Florida State University, is also a climatologist and the former director of the National Center for Atmospheric Research. He tells us how he plans to stay active in his field of study?and what his institution will do to tackle climate change.

Scott Cowen: Leadership in the Face of Hardship

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:00:00 EST

Scott S. Cowen, president of Tulane University, explains how he adjusted the definition of his job in the years after Hurricane Katrina.

Greg Lukianoff: Does Administrative Bloat Contribute to Speech Codes?

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:00:00 EST

Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), talks about how university bureaucrats and their fear of litigation can hurt free speech.

Josephine R. Potuto: Faculty Athletics Reps Are Liaisons Between 2 Worlds

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:46:00 EST

Faculty athletics representatives often act as translators between athletic departments and the broader university, serving as liaisons between two worlds that don't always understand each other. Josephine R. Potuto, a law professor and faculty athletics representative at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, talks about the challenges of being a faculty rep at a big-time college-sports program -- and how, during her 13 years in the position, sports have taken on a greater role in her academic research.

Kevin Guskowitz: In the Study of Concussion, a New Frontier of Research

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:00:00 EST

Christopher Doran: Christian Colleges Could Have Powerful Take on Sustainability, Theologian Says

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:00:00 EST

William Putnam: New President Introduces Himself With Blog Post About Oil Spill

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 05:00:00 EST

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Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:26:00 EST

Audio: David Glenn and Robin Wilson on Teaching Quality

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:00:00 EST

Audio: Steven Knapp on college presidents and immigration policy

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:00:00 EST

Steven Knapp, president of George Washington University, describes how university leaders should speak out on immigration as well as his university's approach to globalization.

Holden Thorp: Hiring Faculty in Tough Times

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:00:00 EST

Holden Thorp, chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, describes how public research universities can recruit and retain faculty during an economic downswing -- and how they can prosper even as state support for public institutions drops.

Bill Tyson: Getting Your Story Out

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:00:00 EST

Public relations expert Bill Tyson, who has helped colleges work with journalists for 30 years, takes his turn in front of the microphone to talk about the changing media landscape.

Randy Swing: How Data Can Help Higher Education

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:00:00 EST

Randy L. Swing, executive director of the Association for Institutional Research, discusses how institutional researchers are using numbers to improve teaching and two-year colleges.

White House Official Discusses Plan to Enforce Fair State Spending for Black Colleges

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:37:00 EST

John S. Wilson Jr., executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, also talks about how historically black colleges can help themselves.

Facing Retirement, Ursinus's President Reflects on Small Colleges and the Liberal Arts

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:50:00 EST

"If we survive by making sure that we can continue to attract kids from the wealthiest three percent of the American population, we're really becoming precious -- and worse than that, we are forsaking our duty to nurture democratic values," says President John Strassburger.

Chronicle Podcast: Joel Kotkin on Colleges in 2050

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:19:00 EST

"We need to focus much more on the blocking and tackling of education," says the well-known futurist at Chapman University.

Kerry Sieh: Singapore Invests Big in Science

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:00:00 EST

Kerry Sieh, director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore, talks about the substantial investment Singapore is making in scientific research and why he thinks the nation is the best place for an American scientist to be working now.

M.R.C. Greenwood: Conducting Research in a Remote Location

Fri, 28 May 2010 04:56:00 EST

M.R.C. Greenwood, president of the University of Hawaii, discusses the difficulties and advantages of operating a major research institution outside the continental United States.

John I. Jenkins: Civil Discourse on Campus

Mon, 24 May 2010 05:00:00 EST

Rev. John I. Jenkins, the University of Notre Dame's president, talks about why universities should strive to be places for tough conversations, despite the risks posed by today's media climate.

Rev. Scott R. Pilarz: Growing the Faculty Ranks and Expanding the Student Market

Fri, 14 May 2010 05:00:00 EST

Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, president of the University of Scranton, talks about the joy of hiring 100 new faculty members in a tough economy and the difficulty of expanding the student market in the face of declining demographics.

Amy Gutmann: Thinking Globally in Tough Economic Times

Thu, 06 May 2010 05:00:00 EST

Amy Gutmann, president of the University of Pennsylvania, says colleges and universities can find ways to engage internationally even as the economic downturn forces them to tighten the purse strings.

Margaret Drugovich: Hartwick College Offers Three-Year Degrees

Thu, 06 May 2010 05:00:00 EST

Margaret L. Drugovich, president of Hartwick College, discusses the new three-year degree program at her institution and how it is being received.

Krisztina Holly: Tech Transfer's Big Moment

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:00:00 EST

More and more local and federal government officials are asking a key question: How can we capture the fruits of academic research?and use that research to build companies and create jobs? Krisztina Holly, executive director of the Stevens Institute for Innovation at the University of Southern California, shares her thoughts on the topic.

Richard Staisloff: What Is Strategic Finance, and How Can It Help Colleges?

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:33:00 EST

Budget-strapped colleges might find it relatively easy and fair to make across-the-board cuts. But institutions that take the time to identify what's really working?and what isn't?will benefit in the long run, says Richard Staisloff, vice president for finance and administration at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland.

Sen. Ted Kaufman: Why Colleges Must Train More Engineers

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 05:05:00 EST

Sen. Ted Kaufman, a Democrat from Delaware who is the only professionally-trained engineer serving in the Senate, says colleges and the government must do more to encourage students to pursue degrees in engineering.

Paul Fain: How Conflicts of Interest Are Uncovered

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:55:00 EST

When a college cuts a contract with a company linked to one of its trustees, you won't typically hear PR officials crowing about the deal. Paul Fain, a Chronicle reporter who has investigated potential conflicts of interest, describes how such contracts are discovered?and why they matter.

Richard D. Legon: How Should Trustees Manage Conflicts of Interest?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges recently released guidelines to help colleges deal with a murky issue: relationships with companies linked to board members. Richard D. Legon, the association's president, shares his thoughts on handling potential conflicts.

Robin Wilson: Tales From the For-Profit Sector

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:24:00 EST

As for-profit colleges growin size, influence, and public perceptionplenty of administrators at traditional colleges could use a primer: What kind of students are enrolling? And what sort of education do they get? Robin Wilson, a Chronicle reporter who has written about the sector, shares details and stories from the for-profit world with Brad Wolverton, a Chronicle editor.

Laura L. Anglin: How Private Colleges Cope With Budget Cuts

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

Laura L. Anglin, president of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, in New York, describes the budget troubles facing New York institutionsand makes the case for how those institutions can bolster the state's economic competitiveness.

Laura Perna: How to Help College Students Who Work

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

Many undergraduates work to support themselves during college, but institutions sometimes struggle to support those students. Laura W. Perna, an associate professor of higher education at the University of Pennsylvania, has edited a new book on that topic, and she offers advice on what colleges can do better.

Daniel Curran: How Can a University Stand Out in the Crowd?

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:15:00 EST

Daniel J. Curran, the University of Dayton's president, talks about his university's rebranding effort, where corporate PR and Catholic tradition work hand in hand.

Roy J. Nirschel: Buildingand MaintainingTown-Gown Relationships

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

In today's sputtering economy, colleges and their communities are more dependent on each other than ever, but often the two sides don't seem to be speaking the same language. Roy J. Nirschel, president of Roger Williams University, describes how his institution nurtures a relationship with its hometown of Bristol, R.I.

Joshua Mitchell: Starting a Private University in Iraq

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:01:00 EST

On leave from the government department of Georgetown University, Joshua Mitchell, acting chancellor of the American University of Iraq at Sulaimani, talks about the challenges of starting a private university in a country damaged by years of war and his vision for the institution. He also gives a special pitch for prospective faculty members.

Robert J. Zimmer: The Research University as Good Neighbor

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:46:00 EST

Robert J. Zimmer, president of the University of Chicago, talks about his universitys deep ties to Chicagos South Sideand about how that relationship hinges on education and research, rather than just the universitys resources.

Jeffrey H. Orleans: Making College Sports Accessible and Equitable

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

After 25 years of overseeing the Ivy League's athletic conference, the newly retired Jeffrey H. Orleans talks about the future of gender and racial equity in college athletics, and the challenges of making college sports accessible to athletes from diverse backgrounds.

Joe D. May: Community Colleges Create a Measuring Stick

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

Joe D. May, president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College system, explains the need for -- and the political risks of -- a new accountability system that community colleges are developing for themselves.

Bruce Shepard: Taking the Reins in Tight Times

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST

Many public universities have been hit hard by the recession, including Western Washington University. Bruce Shepard, the universitys president since September 2008, describes some of the tough choiceslike eliminating the football programthat he had to make in his first year on the job.

Graham Spanier: The Changing Role of the Public-University President

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:14:00 EST

Graham B. Spanier, president of the Pennsylvania State University system, explains why it's more difficult to be president of a public university now than it was just a few years ago, and why today's college presidents are seldom inclined to speak out on political issues.

Michael M. Crow: The Case for a New Kind of Public University

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 EST

Michael M. Crow, president of Arizona State University, says public research universities must find new ways to serve students and tackle social problems. He discusses how his institution has taken steps in that direction.

John Thelin: When Athletics Are Too Expensive

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:00:00 EST

Not every athletics program can be a juggernaut on the order of Ohio State University of the University of Southern California. John R. Thelin, a professor of higher education at the University of Kentucky, says smaller athletics programs often incur significant debt trying to recruit and build like the hegemons of college athletics.

Deborah DiCroce: Community Colleges Become Hot Commodities

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:12:00 EST

Deborah M. DiCroce, president of Tidewater Community College, describes how enrollment gains and unprecedented national attention are affecting community colleges.

Beverly Daniel Tatum: Spelman's Helping Hand

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:00:00 EST

Beverly Daniel Tatum, president of Spelman College, explains how the recession is putting a strain on Spelman studentsand how the college is working to help those students afford their education.

Michael L. Slive: Inside the SEC's Blockbuster TV Deals

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:00:00 EST

Michael L. Slive, the commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, says the conference's new television deals with CBS and ESPN will give it the benefits of having its own TV network without the cost of starting such a channel.

Jane Oates: How the Labor Department Can Work With Community Colleges

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:01:00 EST

Many politicians and observers are looking to community colleges to train people for careers in the new economy. Jane Oates, the Labor Departments assistant secretary for employment and training administration, describes how the department and the colleges can work together to promote economic development and job training.

Mark Rosenberg: Matching Curricula With Tight Budgets

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EST

Florida International University's incoming president, Mark B. Rosenberg, who is a former chancellor of Florida's public university system, talks about how universities must reconsider their academic offerings to better suit budget realities and student needs.

Students' Money Woes and Misconceptions

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:00:00 EST

Beth Kobliner is the author of Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties. This spring Beth spoke with students on college campuses about how to manage their money. She shared some of what she heard with The Chronicle.

Fund Raising in Tough Times

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:00:00 EST

Judith M. Jobbitt, of the consulting company Bentz Whaley Flessner, describes the fund-raising approaches that are getting results and offers advice for development offices as they work through the recession.

How Colleges Can Weather the Economic Storm

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 EST

Cash-strapped colleges will have to make tough choices in the coming years about staffing, student aid, recruitment, and a host of other fundamental issues. Janice M. Abraham, president of United Educators Insurance, and Peter N. Stearns, provost of George Mason University, describe the courses of action that many institutions will consider.

Adam Smith: What's Next for Google Book Search?

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:00:00 EST

Google has scanned millions of books through its Book Search program and making snippets available online. The project has taken heat from authors and publishers, but Adam Smith, Google's director of product management, says it's a good thing for academe.

How Florida's Budget Woes Affect Faculty Members

Wed, 27 May 2009 05:00:00 EST

Florida's top public universities face one of the nation's worst budget challenges but have largely managed to cope with the money shortages, for now.

Richard D. Legon: Staying Strategic During the Recession

Wed, 20 May 2009 05:00:00 EST

The recession is presenting college governing boards with big challenges, says Richard D. Legon, president of the Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities. In a conversation with The Chronicle, Mr. Legon describes how boards can be strategic in tackling financial-planning problems.

Brian C. Rosenberg: Can Liberal-Arts Colleges Survive?

Fri, 08 May 2009 05:00:00 EST

Residential liberal-arts colleges are expensive to run, so the flagging economy has forced them to take a close look at how they do business. Brian C. Rosenberg, president of Macalester College, describes which liberal-arts institutions will survive and thrive in a newly cost-conscious era.

U. of California President Says Public Colleges Can't Go On Like This

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:00:00 EST

Mark G. Yudof, president of the University of California, believes the budget structures of public universities are unsustainable. He talks about how federal and state governments could change their approach to financing higher education and the shifts colleges themselves should consider in how they operate.

U. of Alaska Just Says No to Earmarks

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:00:00 EST

Mark R. Hamilton, president of the University of Alaska Statewide System since 1998, has dramatically reduced the number of federal earmarks the system receives. Mr. Hamilton, a retired Major General in the U.S. Army, explains why in this interview.

Charlie Reed: How to Reach Obama's Education Goal

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 EST

Charles B. Reed, chancellor of the California State University system, wants the federal government to provide direct aid to four-year colleges based on the number of students they enroll who are eligible for Pell Grants or who are from underrepresented minority groups. He says that such a program, which he estimates would cost $12-billion to $14-billion, would help institutions meet President Obamaâs goal for the United States to have the worldâs highest proportion of college graduates by 2020. It would do so by covering some costs of remediation and other support services for students who need extra help to remain in college and earn a degree.

James R. Zanewicz: Marketing Academic Inventions in a Tough Market

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 EST

With the economy on the ropes, moving academic inventions from the lab to the marketplace is increasingly important -- and increasingly challenging. James R. Zanewicz, director of the Office of Technology Transfer at the University of Louisville, says universities need to be more flexible in the deals they negotiate and more realistic about the money they expect to earn.

Biddy Martin: How to Talk About the Recession

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:00:00 EST

College chiefs have to be careful to adopt the right tone when discussing the recession with trustees and professors. Carolyn A. (Biddy) Martin, new chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at Madison, describes how she navigated a series of public forums on the universitys financial situation.

Northeastern U.'s President: Finding Opportunities in the Recession

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:00:00 EST

Joseph E. Aoun, Northeastern University's president, explains how the financial struggles of the middle class will lead to shifts in the traditional model of higher education -- and how his university is coping with the economic downturn.

College Leaders May Benefit From Downturn, Economists Say

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:00:00 EST

As colleges pare down their budgets, its important they focus on cuts that will actually reduce their long-term expenditures, rather than simply putting off needed expenses, says Sandy Baum, a senior policy analyst with the College Board. Ms Baum and Michael S. McPherson, president of the Spencer Foundation, both of whom are economists, spoke with The Chronicle about how the recession could affect both colleges costs and the price that students pay.

Debra Rowe: How to Understand What the Sustainability Movement Means

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 EST

We don't just want our students to be educated about solar panels and more efficient light bulbs, but about the sustainability movement in technology and it's importance as a whole, says Debra Rowe, a professor of renewable energy, energy management, and psychology at Oakland Community College.

Robert Sevier: Building a Class in Tight Times

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:00:00 EST

Institutions must be strategic and resist the temptation to retrench as they recruit students in a tight economy. Robert A. Sevier, senior vice president for strategy with the consulting firm Stamats, discusses what colleges should and shouldnât do in a Chronicle podcast.

Are Politics Too Prevalent in the Classroom?

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:54:00 EST

In their new book, "Closed Minds?: Politics and Ideology in American Universities," three professors at George Mason University argue that colleges are not saturated in politics, as some critics charge. In fact, the authors say, professors often shy away from political debate.

Peter Welch: A Lawmaker Keeps Tabs on Tuition

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:00:00 EST

This year Rep. Peter F. Welch, a Vermont Democrat, has sought the attention of higher education officials on college costs and endowment spending. He has succeeded, but he has also left some college administrators wondering why a Democratic fan of higher education has assumed such a role. The Chronicle spoke with Mr. Welch at his Capitol Hill office.

Jim Belvin: More Than Just Awarding Money

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:00:00 EST

Duke University's long-time financial aid director discusses the current state of his profession- and its future.

Vance Fried: College For $7,376 a Year?

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EST

Vance H. Fried, a professor at Oklahoma State University, has produced -- on paper, at least -- a model institution that could provide students a well-rounded education for just $7,376 a year.

Hal Abelson and Harry Lewis: Making Sense of the 'Digital Explosion'

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:00:00 EST

A new book, "Blown to Bits," offers engineer's-eye views on copyright infringement, digital censorship, and "why we lost our privacy, or gave it away." Two of the book's authors -- Hal Abelson, a professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harry Lewis, a professor of computer science at Harvard University -- weigh in on what they call "the digital explosion."

David Oglesby: An Earthshaking Lecture

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EST

What's it like to have an earthquake interrupt your lecture about...earthquakes? David D. Oglesby, an assistant professor of seismology at the University of California at Riverside, describes his earthshaking classroom experiences last week.

Aisha Labi: Reporting From Tehran

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:52:00 EST

Aisha Labi, The Chronicle's correspondent in Europe, discusses her recent trip to Iran to report on the Iranian government's efforts to suppress activism on university campuses.

What's Online Learning Really Like?

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:00:00 EST

After covering distance education for more than a decade, The Chronicle's Goldie Blumenstyk finally took the plunge and enrolled in an online course through the University of Phoenix. She shares tales from the cyber-classroom with Paul Fain, a Chronicle reporter.

Keeping Track of Transfers

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:26:00 EST

The University of North Texas has about 35,000 students, but many of them didn't start their academic careers there. Gretchen Bataille, president of North Texas, talks about how the institution manages the flow of transfer students.

Gordon Gee's Guidelines for a Successful Presidency

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:00:00 EST

Ohio State University's president, E. Gordon Gee, is one of the nation's most veteran university chiefs. He describes how to weather challenges as a president, including how to deal with hostility from Capitol Hill.

Student Loan Companies Seeking Federal Help

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EST

Carl C. Dalstrom, president and chief executive of USA Funds, the nation's largest guarantee agency, describes why companies involved in federally subsidized student lending need even more government assistance before they can continue making loans for this coming academic year.

How International Outreach Helps Undergraduates

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EST

David W. Leebron, president of Rice University, describes why his institution is focusing on "the foreign experience" and why he'll appear next month at a U.S. Department of State summit about globalization.

Is the Internet Stifling Innovation?

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EST

Jonathan Zittrain, a professor of Internet governance and regulation at Oxford University, argues in a new book that people's growing intolerance for viruses, spam, and other computer maladies will end up crippling technological advancement.

Preparing for the Pope

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EST

The Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, president of the Catholic University of America, describes how his institution is getting ready to welcome Pope Benedict XVI, who has planned a visit this month.

Imagining Our World as a Virtual Reality

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EST

Brian Whitworth, a researcher at the Centre for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science, talks about his recent research paper that poses the question: What if the physical world we live in is a virtual-reality construct inside a giant computer?

Keeping Researchers and Undergraduates Happy

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:00:00 EST

Mark A. Emmert, president of the University of Washington, describes how his institution balances research priorities with the experience it offers undergraduates.

Google Sees College Audience as Ideal Focus Group for Its Products

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:00:00 EST

Marissa Mayer, vice president for search products and user experience at Google, talks about the company's efforts to get colleges to adopt its e-mail service and responds to critics of the company's partnership with college libraries.

Educating for Profits

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:00:00 EST

Robert Silberman, chief executive officer of Strayer Education Inc., and Sondra Stallard, president of Strayer University, discuss how their for-profit institution works to grow and be profitable without compromising on quality.

How the Internet Is Changing Education, One 'Tinkerer' at a Time

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:48:00 EST

John Seely Brown, a computing pioneer who focuses on learning, the social role of information, and innovation, argues that in the Internet age, tinkering is back, and that's good for education.

Examining Ph.D. Completion Rates

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Debra W. Stewart, president of the Council of Graduate Schools, discusses its report on Ph.D. completion rates and the National Research Council's forthcoming rankings of graduate programs.