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The Reluctant Troublemaker (Part 3)
Jill Tao
I am now “known” as both a professor and an activist...the latter is a
label I never thought I would wear. Political scientists may not mind…
The Reluctant Troublemaker (Part 2)
Jill Tao
And so, after months of negotiations, a decision was made in September
2009 to begin furloughs for teachers in October. The outcry started when
the calendar…
Reorganization Rears Its Pretty Head: President Obama’s Surprise Proposal
Mordecai Lee
Out of the blue, during his State of the Union Address in late
January, President Obama said he will propose a major reorganization of
the federal…
A Washington State Initiative: Veterans’ Service to Country, Service to Community
Mary Van Verst, Debbie Schuffenhauer
As a part of its mission to engage all Americans in service, and as
directed by the 2009 Edward M. Kennedy Serve America…
Integrating Citizens into Local Governing How Much Democracy Can You Take?
David Swindell
Many years ago, I attended a neighborhood association meeting in a
large Midwestern city. It was a long meeting, as many of these can be.
There…
Civic Engagement the Key to Success in Community Building, Urban Revitalization and Our Future
Schnequa N. Diggs, Alexandru V. Roman
Historically, during times of economic adversity, American
communities have relied on social connections. As far back as 1835,
Alexis de Tocqueville in…
The Reluctant Troublemaker
Jill Tao
So, given the somewhat pitiful portrait I imagined for academics called
into the limelight to belabor points of policy, imagine my surprise when
I was drawn…
Now’s the Time to Look at University Development
“Once upon a time” is the usual way a story might begin, but in the case of university development at public colleges and universities, the story might begin with “About…
Testing Integrity in Online Courses: Big Brother Has Arrived
While Internet-based education has obviously, and by necessity, been dominated by technological concerns the medium has, more importantly, been viewed with skepticism for perceived weaknesses in ensuring course integrity, particularly…
Air Pollution Kills 195,000 Bangladeshis Each Year
Shakeel Ahmed Ibne Mahmood
The Problem
Air pollution kills 195,000 Bangladeshi each year, according to a World Bank report.
…
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