March, 2009 // Posts published in March, 2009
Two Topics: fear and cheer
As a new blogger but also an administrator, I am trying to make sure I don’t overload with good news. My guess is that most administrators have to be relatively optimistic, which inclines us to good news stories, and of course we always want to present our institution, and through this ourselves, in a favorable ...
Research Growth
Mason had one of its (not too infrequent) feel-good moments this past week when results from the NSF survey of research funding trends (2000-2007) emerged. It’s an occasion to try to make sure that the University community is fully aware of the splendid news, to brag a bit (but collectively), and to thank. As I ...
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