Kari could then spend more time writing books like:
Norgaard, Kari Marie. 1999. “Moon Phases, Menstrual Cycles and Mother Earth: The Construction of a Special Relationship Between Women and Nature,” Ethics and the Environment 4(2): 197-209.
Kari could then spend more time writing books like:
Norgaard, Kari Marie. 1999. “Moon Phases, Menstrual Cycles and Mother Earth: The Construction of a Special Relationship Between Women and Nature,” Ethics and the Environment 4(2): 197-209.
One good part is separating research from teaching so you can see which is productive and where the money is sunk.
Research (LIBERAL think tanks that have been shaping social and political policy with studies) is sucking huge amts of money (and continually demanding more) for tenured Sixties gray pony tails and those they've taught and brought into the "teaching" fold (and who have never lived or worked in the real world).
Teaching: neglected and often taught by teaching assistants -- and more than likely LIBERAL indoctrination.
What Are Texas’ Seven College Solutions? [snip] 1. Measure quality — The plan would calculate a cost-benefit analysis for professors. How much are they paid? How many classes do they teach? How many students? How do students rate those professor? The data would then be compiled into rankings, which students could review before choosing their instructors.
2. Recognize and reward teachers — This is merit pay for professors. The plan calls for the top 25 percent of professors to earn a bonus. Top bonuses would be $10,000 per class.
3. Separate budgets for teaching and research — This would allow colleges to better evaluate what kind of bang for its buck professors are providing. Splitting the pots of money would make it clearer how and why professors are paid.
4. Require evidence of skill for tenure — This would set easily-defined goals to earn tenure. For instance, a professor would have to earn a rating of 4.5 on a 5-point scale to be eligible for tenure. Likewise, a professor might have to teach at least three classes a semester, with at least 30 students in each class, for a set number of years before becoming eligible for tenure.
5. Results-based contracts with students — This amounts to a mortgage good faith estimate for students. Students would have to sign a document outlining the school’s class sizes, teacher evaluations, SAT scores of incoming students and other data that would allow them to make a better informed decision.
6. Funding in the hands of students — This proposal would take out the middle man in public funding. Some public money is given to schools as a tuition subsidy for student. The Texas Public Policy Foundation argues students will make the best decision if they get the money directly. Critics contend this creates a voucher system for colleges.
7. Create results-based accrediting alternatives — This proposal would gradually move schools away from traditional accrediting and create a national body similar to the Securities and Exchange Commission to evaluate college claims and actual results. Colleges that can not fulfill their recruiting pitch could be investigated for fraud. Establishing new accreditation would make it possible for more schools to enter the market. [snip]