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Associate Professor of Higher Ed | Co-Director of the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges | Columnist at The Chronicle of Higher Education (Working Better) | Author of The Caring University (JHUP, 2025)

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This brings me joy.

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Nothing produces soul-searching like your kid watching you do some dumb adult thing and giving you a look of bafflement and disgust.

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Look what just came in the mail! @drkevinrmcclure.com

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I need a little label I can add to social media that basically says, "thank you for your request, but my plate is currently full." Not in a jerky way, just a heads up.

submitted 18 hours ago • 3 comments

I got to spend a few minutes chatting with Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson, from the Equity Avengers, about the defining tale of two cities moment early in my career that made me want to do what I can to support students, watch on for that, plus walk on musical choices www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzRT...

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Yeah if I thought there was even a 5% chance of being renditioned to Gitmo or El Salvador for the crime of leaving my passport at the hotel, I would simply not travel. This is going to kill tourism.

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I am learning that seeing these photos never, ever gets old. I mean, the book isn't even out yet. But still. Just an amazing feeling.

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I should have tracked the hours I've spent on talks and slides. It's most certainly not scholarship, but there is a craft to it. It's teaching, of a type.

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Quick reminder: I am hosting a virtual book launch party on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 12 p.m. Pacific Time. Want to join? Register via the link in the comments. #FacDev #EdDev #Facilitation #ProfessionalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #EduSky #WorkshopDesign #AcademicSky

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Fondly remembering how my 6yo came home from camp yesterday and crushed 3 cold slices of leftover pizza. What a hero.

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Hard to concentrate on anything these days but journal articles in particular?

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For anyone who's interested, I'm doing a free webinar with fellow Hopkins Press author @annmarie-cano.bsky.social, hosted by @gmbritton.bsky.social, in the run-up to our books' releases. You can join by Zoom or LinkedIn Live. June 30th, 12-1PM EST. To join by Zoom: uncw.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Ahhh some books are starting to pop up in the wild! 😱

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I feel like the cybertruck's downfall is best illustrated by the resurgent Ford Bronco. It seems like car people with money to spend want something they can customize/individualize in fun colors, not something with the aesthetics of a kitchen appliance.

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I am not at all concerned about this space being a "bubble" because I don't come here to debate or really to gain perspective or broaden my horizons. I connect with friends and sometimes read news.

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Let me tell you shocked I am that people are uncomfortable with students and employees at universities being emotional and institutions, in turn, recognizing the reality of our emotional lives.

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

For anyone who's interested, I'm doing a free webinar with fellow Hopkins Press author @annmarie-cano.bsky.social, hosted by @gmbritton.bsky.social, in the run-up to our books' releases. You can join by Zoom or LinkedIn Live. June 30th, 12-1PM EST. To join by Zoom: uncw.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Love my mom, but the way she watches Facebook videos at full volume 😫

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"Core infrastructure" means "fixed costs" means further erosion of the power and value of the people who work at universities.

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This is thread is also good advice for those of us outside of higher ed.

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

I found this piece from @drkevinrmcclure.com really helpful. There's a link to the CHE piece and also a quick distillation in this brief thread. Thank you!

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

I’m tired of these terrible depictions of higher ed in the media. One of the professors in Wicked is a goat?! That’s…well, okay, that one’s maybe accurate.

submitted 6 days ago • 2 comments

This what my kid bought at his school’s market day. I believe it’s a book mark, but unsure of the design…

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What is the nations league? Why are there so many soccer tournaments?!

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I’m embarrassingly proud of myself for this.

submitted 7 days ago • 74 comments

This brings me joy.

Nothing produces soul-searching like your kid watching you do some dumb adult thing and giving you a look of bafflement and disgust.

Look what just came in the mail! @drkevinrmcclure.com

I need a little label I can add to social media that basically says, "thank you for your request, but my plate is currently full." Not in a jerky way, just a heads up.

I got to spend a few minutes chatting with Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson, from the Equity Avengers, about the defining tale of two cities moment early in my career that made me want to do what I can to support students, watch on for that, plus walk on musical choices www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzRT...

Yeah if I thought there was even a 5% chance of being renditioned to Gitmo or El Salvador for the crime of leaving my passport at the hotel, I would simply not travel. This is going to kill tourism.

I am learning that seeing these photos never, ever gets old. I mean, the book isn't even out yet. But still. Just an amazing feeling.

I should have tracked the hours I've spent on talks and slides. It's most certainly not scholarship, but there is a craft to it. It's teaching, of a type.

Quick reminder: I am hosting a virtual book launch party on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 12 p.m. Pacific Time. Want to join? Register via the link in the comments. #FacDev #EdDev #Facilitation #ProfessionalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #EduSky #WorkshopDesign #AcademicSky

Fondly remembering how my 6yo came home from camp yesterday and crushed 3 cold slices of leftover pizza. What a hero.

Hard to concentrate on anything these days but journal articles in particular?

For anyone who's interested, I'm doing a free webinar with fellow Hopkins Press author @annmarie-cano.bsky.social, hosted by @gmbritton.bsky.social, in the run-up to our books' releases. You can join by Zoom or LinkedIn Live. June 30th, 12-1PM EST. To join by Zoom: uncw.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Ahhh some books are starting to pop up in the wild! 😱

I feel like the cybertruck's downfall is best illustrated by the resurgent Ford Bronco. It seems like car people with money to spend want something they can customize/individualize in fun colors, not something with the aesthetics of a kitchen appliance.

I am not at all concerned about this space being a "bubble" because I don't come here to debate or really to gain perspective or broaden my horizons. I connect with friends and sometimes read news.

Let me tell you shocked I am that people are uncomfortable with students and employees at universities being emotional and institutions, in turn, recognizing the reality of our emotional lives.

For anyone who's interested, I'm doing a free webinar with fellow Hopkins Press author @annmarie-cano.bsky.social, hosted by @gmbritton.bsky.social, in the run-up to our books' releases. You can join by Zoom or LinkedIn Live. June 30th, 12-1PM EST. To join by Zoom: uncw.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Love my mom, but the way she watches Facebook videos at full volume 😫

"Core infrastructure" means "fixed costs" means further erosion of the power and value of the people who work at universities.

This is thread is also good advice for those of us outside of higher ed.

I found this piece from @drkevinrmcclure.com really helpful. There's a link to the CHE piece and also a quick distillation in this brief thread. Thank you!

I’m tired of these terrible depictions of higher ed in the media. One of the professors in Wicked is a goat?! That’s…well, okay, that one’s maybe accurate.

This what my kid bought at his school’s market day. I believe it’s a book mark, but unsure of the design…

What is the nations league? Why are there so many soccer tournaments?!

I’m embarrassingly proud of myself for this.

How do you create a quality learning environment, which requires trust, when the students on campus do this in order to become famous?

Welp our provost is off to become president of Coastal Carolina.

HI. I pre-ordered Kevin's book and I think you should, too.