Hawkins Bolden: A Mind’s Eye and Searching Hands See | The Folk Art Society of AmericaWriting about seeing an exhibition of works by a blind artist presents a metaphysical conundrum. While Hawkins Bolden (1914–2005) only…Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Tuition Revenue: Where’s All the Money? | Just Explain It to Me!“This institution charges $50,000 for tuition. We have 2,000 students. That’s $100 million. Where is it? What did the administration do…Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Public Relations: No, You Can’t Have Your Own Logo | Just Explain It to Me!Dean: Hello. I’m the new dean of the college of business, and I have big plans for our school. We’re the best school on campus-accredited…Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Boards: Who’s Really in Charge? | Just Explain It to Me!“There are so many boards at this institution. Who’s really in charge? What do they do? How do people get on the board?”Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Sell the Art Collection and Use the Money for Scholarships! | Just Explain It to Me!MemorandumMar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Why Can’t We Buy a Fountain From Sam’s Club? | Just Explain It to Me!Scene: Mathematics department faculty meeting at a public institution. Agenda item, “New Fountain,” listed under old business, is about to…Mar 13, 2022Mar 13, 2022
Why Would an Institution Refuse a Charitable Contribution? | Just Explain It to Me!Every institution needs additional resources. Higher education faces historic challenges to viability and ensuring student success. During…Mar 13, 2022Mar 13, 2022
Should Institutions Support Sports Programs That Don’t Make Money? | Just Explain It to Me!From a reader: Please just explain to me why a college/university would/should continue supporting sports programs that make no money and…Mar 13, 2022Mar 13, 2022
How Colleges and Universities Search for Senior Leaders | Just Explain It to Me!It’s the height of the hoop-jumping season for aspiring senior administrators participating in national searches (there are no further…Mar 13, 2022Mar 13, 2022
All the President’s Fundraisers | Just Explain It to Me!Students: (Shout simultaneously) Officer Quincy!Mar 13, 2022Mar 13, 2022
