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2007

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Winona State University

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The U.S. Academic Profession: Some Thoughts On The Past, Present, And Future, Michael W. Simpson Sep 2007

The U.S. Academic Profession: Some Thoughts On The Past, Present, And Future, Michael W. Simpson

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This essay reflects the personal and professional, the past as well as the present as they relate to the nature of college and the professors that work in them. The past is not seen nostalgically by the author, but such a romanticized view may be hindering professional empowerment by professors themselves in these times of massive administrative growth. Suggestions are given on how to possibly save the humanity of the profession and the spirit of higher education.


Study/Teach Abroad Programs For Higher Education Faculty, Osman Özturgut Sep 2007

Study/Teach Abroad Programs For Higher Education Faculty, Osman Özturgut

Essays in Education

With all the benefits of study abroad programs for students in higher education, as suggested in the literature, this study proposes promoting study/teach abroad programs for faculty members. Through such programs, institutions will benefit from diversity and promotion of study abroad programs for students will be much more efficient with faculty members giving the account of first hand experience of their studying/teaching abroad.