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November 2, 2011 3:48 AM

Why you should meet Rochester instructor Pam Whitfield

In case you missed it, MPR’s Bob Collins has profiled Pam Whitfield, instructor in English, women’s perspectives, and equine science at Rochester Community and Technical College. She apparently has a tremendous knack for inspiring students: Whitfield is not at a loss to count her success stories by name — the athlete who told her…

by Alex Friedrich

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November 2, 2011 2:55 AM

Notes in the Margins: Israel, criminal loan debt and defunding higher ed

The Curricular Dimension of De-funding Public Higher Education General education takes time and money. As legislators shift the burden to students, they have sought to bypass general education requirements to make college degrees cheaper, faster to obtain, narrower in focus, and geared more directly to vocational training. (Restructuring Public Hi Ed) Should Student Loan Debt Be a Crime? I…

by Alex Friedrich

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November 1, 2011 8:36 AM

The report on the health of the Minnesota State Grant

Beginning in July, Minnesota students should receive full Minnesota State Grant awards — the first time in two years, according to a report announced today by the state Office of Higher Education. The state’s scholarship program is projected to be $6.6 million in the black over the next biennium, the office reports. But that could…

by Alex Friedrich

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November 1, 2011 5:33 AM

Midday chat with new Office of Higher Ed chief Pogemiller

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November 1, 2011 3:40 AM

Cartoon: How a Gustavus Adolphus student views fall break

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by Alex Friedrich

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November 1, 2011 3:32 AM

Why St. Cloud State is so pumped about its new science building

In light of last week’s Governor’s Job Summit, discussion of STEM and the need for higher education to work more with business, St. Cloud State has some big words about its $45 million ISELF science teaching-and-research building, which should open in 2013: ISELF is the big idea, the game changer that will transform St. Cloud…

by Alex Friedrich

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November 1, 2011 3:13 AM

What Rep. John Kline told Fox News about Obama's student loan reform

Here’s a Fox and Friends interview yesterday of U.S. Rep. John Kline (R-MN) on President Obama’s plan last week to reform the student loan program. He said he’s concerned that Obama is using executive orders to bypasses Congress on this, that a number of people find the reform confusing, and adds that the program is “going…

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November 1, 2011 2:36 AM

Notes in the Margins: Early classes, 14th grade and NCAA scholarship changes

Boomer Parent’s Lament I was struck by a failing of many fellow parents of recession-whacked Millennials. For all the efforts to raise hyper-achievers, we didn’t teach enough of a basic survival skill — to find joy in simple things not connected to a grade, a trophy or a job. (The New York Times) Early classes equal…

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October 31, 2011 9:27 AM

Video: What Kaler told the Governor's Job Summit

In case you missed the speech by University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler’s speech at last week’s Governor’s Job Summit in St. Paul, here’s the video from the U.

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October 31, 2011 6:25 AM

Why some dentistry faculty at the U are upset

As the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry prepares to get a new dean, the Minnesota Daily writes about why some faculty members are resentful over what they see as oppressive leadership, favoritism and intimidation: According to these sources: Personal relationships and favoritism continue to factor into administrative hiring decisions. Former Dean Patrick Lloyd’s autocratic…

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