by Diana Senechal Warwick, Rhode Island—A review of past tenure decisions at Hyperlink College has revealed that nearly every faculty member denied tenure was called “thoughtful” in his or her evaluation, whereas those granted tenure were not. “I don’t really want to go into it, given the confidentiality of it all, but we kind of [...]

by Irma Pelt Senior Staff Writer With the imminent threat of the H1N1 virus dissipated, one university is seeking the next potential health crisis. “We found that planning for the H1N1 virus was more rewarding than we could have imagined,” said Joel Rackett, Director of Health Services at Bowlby College. Rackett outlined the structure of [...]

By Irma Pelt Senior Staff Writer After multiple failed searches during the past year, one university is taking a radical approach to the search committee. Laybourne University in Wyoming has eliminated relevant search committees, instead appointing committees of faculty and staff who have no vested interest in the vacant position. “It’s progressive,” said Emma Blake, [...]

Immediate Opening Winchester Tech, Vermont Description Winchester Tech, a gorgeous 4-year coeducational university, seeks a Token Search Committee Member in order to represent the rich diversity we value on our campus. The successful Token will provide relief for our stretched-too-thin staff members of color who have started whispering about feeling used for their minority status. [...]

After months of long meetings and editing sessions, the Retention Task Force at the Dean Smith College in North Carolina has submitted the best report in the world. “I knew they were working hard, but wow!” said Garth Kennert, Vice President of Enrollment, who charged the committee with writing the report. “I feel very proud [...]

For decades, professors of physics and business administration have been closing in on developing a viable vacuum for college committee ideas, but scientists do not predict a clear breakthrough in this millennium. “Despite advancements in technology, we haven’t quite reached a point where we can eliminate the silliness of report writing,” admits Rodney Alfresht, the [...]