Old Retired Guy, PhD
oldretiredguy.bsky.social
Old Retired Guy, PhD
@oldretiredguy.bsky.social
Old retired guy who drives Buicks, loves Democracy, hates Authoritarians, and who manipulates footnotes into published works of academic Texas history.
Apparently posted on J D Vance's X account.
December 2, 2024 at 3:25 AM
November 25, 2024 at 5:17 PM
The Austin College community is saddened today with the passing of Oscar Page, its President Emeritus. He leaves an enduring legacy, having immeasurably benefitted Austin College and all those whose lives he touched.
November 24, 2024 at 3:52 PM
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Looking forward to participating in this event with @sfndhe.bsky.social
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November 22, 2024 at 6:32 PM


Published several weeks ago, just before the election. Still a very interesting and pertinent academic analysis.

press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
Ungoverning
How a concentrated attack on political institutions threatens to disable the essential workings of government
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November 22, 2024 at 4:32 PM
From the Chronicle of Higher Education. Its an expensive book but may be worth it.
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The Future of Diversity Training | The Chronicle of Higher Education
Diversity training for faculty and staff members is widely used across higher education. Yet there’s little agreement on best practices or whether such training is even effective.
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