[This opinion piece is posted with the permission of the author, A. Michael Noll, with thanks. The author raises many controversial issues facing American universities. While I do not necessarily agree with Professor Noll's analysis, his essay could help move discussion toward an identification of issues and possible solutions, which would be valuable for all … Continue reading Universities in Crisis, A. Michael Noll
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Last Class at MSU
I met for the last time with my last class at MSU in the Department of Media and Information. In a university with over 50,000 students, I am still able to teach a small class with three students - a virtual small tutorial. This one was on media and information policy with students doing papers … Continue reading Last Class at MSU
A University Network that Worked: Universitas 21 Graduate Research Conference (U21)
I just participated in a Universitas 21 Gradudate Research Conference – this one held around the topic of our digital future and held at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), China, from 9-12 June 2015. It was organised by SJTU’s School of Media and Design in collaboration with the university’s Division of Cooperation and Exchange. It … Continue reading A University Network that Worked: Universitas 21 Graduate Research Conference (U21)
The Pleasures of Teaching
I am coming to the end of my first graduate seminar since moving to MSU, and finding the experience particularly rewarding. Perhaps many stars aligned, such as having a small seminar, or as I get more experience in the classroom, I simply enjoy the experience more, but this semester was terrific. My class was on … Continue reading The Pleasures of Teaching