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The End of Something ...

by Dr. Murali Balaji, April 26, 2010

Well, my semester has finally ended, culminating the end of my first year at Lincoln. While I should write about how the 2009-10 academic year went, I figured I'd write about something else that happened on the same day my grades were due: my mother's passing. Part of the reason why I

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Why I’m Thankful for Theory

by Dr. Pamela Felder, December 1, 2009

Recently I collaborated with a colleague on a presentation of a paper. In preparing for the presentation she was concerned about offering a theoretical discussion of our work because she thought it would alienate the audience.  Her rationale for this perspective was based in her belief

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The Role of the Parent-Educator in Strengthening Urban Public Schools

by Dr. Pamela Felder, November 6, 2009

The national debate on urban public education in the United States consistently involves strategies for improving K-12 academic achievement and contributes to our country's educational performance globally. While strategies to improve academic achievement continue to evolve on the national front, in urban contexts one of the most valuable mechanisms to

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Clare’s Couch: Keeping it real mentoring

by Dr. Robin Lee Hughes, November 5, 2009

I was invited to attend a mentoring session for junior faculty. Typically I don't have time or I find some reason NOT to attend. You know, one more meeting. Although I consider myself a "team player" (depending on the game), I am just not "feeling" those little get-togethers anymore. Now

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Get and Give All You Can: Advice for New Graduate Students

by Dr. Marybeth Gasman, August 11, 2009

It's that time of year -- new graduate students are setting foot on campuses across the nation hoping to gain knowledge and have new experiences that will help them progress in their careers.  As a professor and adviser, I get really excited about new graduate students.  They are usually wide-eyed,

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Diverse Sponsors ‘Mentoring’ Panel Discussion

Diverse Sponsors ‘Mentoring’ Panel Discussion

Journalist Janet Roach reports on the Diverse-sponsored panel discussion, “The Critical Role of Mentoring in Increasing Graduates and Faculty of Color”. The panel discussion was held in Washington, D.C. during the 98th annual conference of the Association of American Colleges and Universities.


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