February 2003: Of Eunuchs, Formalized Curiosity and Libraries

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October 2002: Curses and a Blessing

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August 1999: Financial Black Holes and Other Challenges

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What Do Academic Library Deans Do?

A recent discussion apropos of nothing set me to a thought-experiment: what is it deans of library services (or, as it often the case when I’m introduced, deans of library sciences) do? If one were to write up a short list of some of the most important general attributes of an effective dean, what would they be?

Managing Graduate Enrollments Graduate Enrollment Roles and Responsibilities

For the vast majority of colleges and universities, financial sustainability depends on maintaining or growing enrollment. Enrollment management discussions at the graduate level require a clear division of responsibilities among faculty and staff. This report examines how graduate school deans, enrollment management staff, and graduate program directors collaborate to meet enrollment goals.