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Coming discussionsThursday, October 4, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time
Globalization is pressing many colleges to reconsider how they fit into the larger world. For some, that means establishing programs -- or even branches -- overseas. For others, it means putting greater emphasis on study-abroad programs and internationalizing their curricula. How far should colleges go, and how can they make it happen? Thursday, October 11, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time
Colleges around the world are opening virtual campuses in Second Life, a three-dimensional, colorful environment that can be accessed via a computer. One of those campuses is New Orleans Island, which was built by Merrill L. Johnson, an administrator at the University of New Orleans. What is the appeal of Second Life, and what kind of classes does the university hold there? Is Second Life a useful distance-education platform or just frivolous entertainment? Mr. Johnson will answer those and other questions. Thursday, October 18, 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time
Going "green" means more than turning down thermostats in unused classrooms and recycling old plastic bottles. As a small but growing cadre of colleges are discovering, it often requires a fundamental rethinking of how campuses are laid out and how new buildings are designed (and existing ones refurbished). Going "green" also requires fresh approaches to issues like parking, transportation, and even how students get and dispose of their dining-hall food. Campus planners and architects, some of whom shared their thoughts on sustainability last year in a roundtable discussion with The Chronicle, are playing an increasingly visible role in guiding those changes. Thursday, October 25, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time
National statistics show that the professoriate is becoming more and more diverse. Yet the increase in the proportion of minority scholars in the United States over the last decade has continued to lag behind because the number of white and foreign professors has also risen. With the baby-boom generation of professors beginning to retire, colleges will have enormous opportunities to diversify their faculty ranks. But what's the best way to achieve that goal? Should institutions have more programs to encourage their minority graduate students to stay on and teach, or should they focus on recruiting from other institutions and graduate schools? Sponsored by:
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About live discussions
Join Chronicle editors every Thursday at noon, U.S. Eastern time, for the Brown Bag, a new online discussion. Each week we will be joined by an expert from the world of college finance, technology, management, or other fields for a free and freewheeling discussion. Suggest a topic or guest. 
Go beyond the headlines as we discuss topics making news with the experts in Colloquy. Discussion TranscriptsThe Future of Open Source in Higher Education Many colleges have decided to rely on open-source software instead of commercial software for their campuswide systems. The price is right -- it's free. But there are challenges to adopting software built by a group of volunteers, and software companies say ... (9/27/2007) What Does It Mean When $100-Million Gifts Are Routine?American higher education has seen 16 gifts of $100-million or more in 2007. It's been a staggering run of generosity that has many people wondering what's behind the influx of large donations and how important big gifts are to the success of college campaigns. In an era of megagifts, should officials put most of their fund-raising resources into soliciting them? How can fund raisers convince donors that their smaller gifts still matter? ... (9/20/2007) Where Is IT in Higher Education Headed?Technology changes at a rapid pace, yet higher education traditionally moves slowly to adopt new ways. How will the growth of technology change the college campus, from the classroom to the backroom? Gartner Inc., a technology-research and information company, publishes an annual report, the "Hype Cycle for Higher Education," that looks ahead to the predicted effects of technology on colleges and universities. ... (9/13/2007) Closing the Gap Between Town and GownClass is back in session, and colleges aren't the only ones bracing themselves for the influx of students. The residents of college towns across the nation are doing the same. Student behavior — loud noise, frequent parties, poorly maintained living spaces — often clashes with the lifestyle of longtime residents. ... (9/6/2007) Beyond Facts and FormulasIntroductory science courses have long relied largely on lectures and tests that reward memorization. But studies have shown that students learn more, and are more excited by, new methods that emphasize continual interaction with professors and teamwork to solve problems. ... (8/1/2007) Forums
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