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Why Can’t They Get My Name Right?
Colleges often mess up the names of their alums—especially the women among them. Here are some reasons why.
I’m an Overworked Letter Opener in the Annual Giving Office
A plea to all you donors out there.
Campus Landscapes: So Much More Than Marketing
How trees, quads and facades can help sell a campus.
Higher Ed’s Relationship With the Government: It’s Complicated
Understanding an imperfect union.
Why Choose a Career in Higher Education?
Reflections on a life fully lived.
A Theatre Department’s Response to the Internal Auditor
How one academic administrator might answer questions about the department’s use of unusual resources (say, stiletto heels).
Why Is the Business Office Always Hassling Us?
Yes, the questions are annoying, but tracking resources keeps the institution out of trouble.