April 1, 2008
Coaches in waiting Athletic departments, in an ongoing effort to curb poaching of valuable assistants by other programs, have resorted to making select assistants “coaches-in-waiting." U.S. House to higher education: Play beat cop on music piracy The U.S. House passed a bill that would require colleges and universities to install piracy detection systems on their networks for the purpose of nabbing illegal downloaders. It would also force institutions to offer legal alternatives. Student Loan Chronicles Whatever happens in today's student loan marketplace on the topic of 'Lender of Last Resort,' Sue McMillin and Texas Guaranteed are certain to be close to it. A Gazette Minute Interview. Time for Plan B? The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities asks schools: What would you do if lenders were no longer available to some or all of your students? A Gazette Minute Interview with Dan Smith Simulations are increasingly useful in higher education teaching and learning, explains the president of Capsim. Intellectual communities may reduce doctoral dropout A special GreentreeGazette.com series on reforming doctoral education begins with an article on the benefits of intellectual community. Using alumni to recruit new students A June 2007 Noel-Levitz study found that 54 percent of U.S. colleges and universities use alumni to recruit. When considering alumni use in recruitment, note the potential cost and broader institutional benefits. What should a campus provost be doing about cyberinfrastructure? Who answered this question—and how? Find out on page 61 of the March issue of The Greentree Gazette magazine. Subscribe now or renew so you'll receive it fresh. Four organizations. One show. Join CBA, EFC, NCHELP and PESC on Capitol Hill at the end of the month. The 5th Annual Conference on Technology & Standards is targeted toward technical staff and upper management responsible for technology decisions. April 28–30. Hyatt Regency Washington, Washington, D.C. $650–$900. The Greentree Gazette May Magazine Paul Bylaska follows up on his March magazine article about green buildings on campus with an article about the costs and benefits of proven green technologies. Are you a representative of a Green Company with a great product or service? Showcase your brand and your products in the higher education industry's premier magazine. Don't miss the May issue advertising deadline of April 11th. Call Luise D'Orta today at 561.630.4300 for a proposal. What's the buzz? Your colleagues in higher education are talking. Listen in today. Click here to find out what they're saying. |  UNSUBSCRIBE  | PRIVACY STATEMENT: We have never sold, leased or otherwise transferred to any other person or organization any personal information that is in our possession. We appreciate your trust and will continue to respect your privacy.