Construction of the long-awaited James Dickey Writers Center at Ocala State University in Florida has been postponed indefinitely after key administrators could not come to an agreement about whether to include an apostrophe in the word “Writers.” “It’s just good grammar,” said Professor of Feminist Literature Katherine Torry, who chaired the fundraising committee. “It’s a [...]

Representatives from the British royal family have sent a memo to the boards of two college administration organizations requesting that the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) put a temporary halt to publicity about their possible union. “This is an opportunity for us to rebuild the reputation [...]

by Brody Truce Senior Staff Writer CronkNews.com is pleased to announce seven vital conference competencies for new professionals: 1. Managing Hangovers: You go to your favorite tweetup with every intention of being in bed by midnight so you can “be present” for your 7:30 am roundtable. Before you know it, it’s 3 am and you’ve [...]

Join us today at the American College Personnel Association conference in Baltimore, MD. 1:30 p.m.  Using Humor to Advance Good Educational Practice Baltimore Convention Center, Room 318 *Mostly educational in a lighthearted atmosphere 5:45 p.m. The Funny Business of Placement Hilton Baltimore, Calloway AB (2 rooms so you’ll have plenty of space to relax!) *Somewhat [...]

by Hannah Q. Scott Freelance Writer Jennifer Lane, a residence hall director in her first year at Savoy College, had her contract terminated upon returning from this year’s National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ conference (NASPA). According to Carlos Beals, director of residence life, “Jennifer did not exhibit the type of role modeling behavior that [...]

by Aloysius St. Bernard Freelance Writer With decreased funding, a lack of employer support of campus job fairs and doubts about the necessity of hiring career specialists to provide advice, colleges across the country are closing their career centers. Dr. James Smith, an analyst with the National Organization of Careers & Univerisities, spoke of this [...]

Join us this Tuesday March 29 at the American College Personnel Association conference in Baltimore, MD. 1:30 p.m. Using Humor to Advance Good Educational Practice Baltimore Convention Center, Room 318 A lighthearted look at the serious benefits of humor. 5:45 p.m. The Funny Business of Placement Hilton Baltimore, Calloway AB Somewhat educational; Mostly human. 7:00 [...]

Matthew Michael Freelance Writer Junetown College (FL) has fired their social science department head, Bryce Pearlman, after a disastrous 47 point loss in the school’s first appearance in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. In a statement released on Tuesday, Jim Pearlman, Bryce’s older brother and Junetown’s athletics director, said violations of university policies had led [...]

Thirty professors at the Norfolk Arts Institute eulogized Karina Briguette on Saturday in a twelve-minute memorial service commemorating their faculty colleague’s many accomplishments. “Karina always left work precisely at 5:00,” said Dean George Frish. “She took wellness very seriously, and reminded us to get eight hours of sleep every night, just like her.” “Karina wasn’t [...]

by Skye Kopfgeschlagen Freelance Writer “She stepped on the grass!” screamed junior James McCreary about a student who stumbled on the grass. “It is clearly a Code of Honor violation.” The strict rules outlined in the Code of Honor at Harmony University are coming under fire due to expulsions related to such accusations as dropping [...]