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That’s an Earmark?!
In an desperate attempt to remain relevant in a world without earmarks Citizens Against Government Waste is releasing reports of “earmarks” in appropriations bills for FY 2012. When the Re... Read More
The Charlie Chronicles: Values Edition
Leaders establish values for their organization. They structure policies to achieve those values, investing in initiatives that promote leadership values and ignoring strategies that do not promote th... Read More
The Charlie Chronicles: The Other 65%
In the second edition of The Charlie Chronicles we ponder the fact that only 35% of the CSU’s budget goes to its primary mission: Instruction. Where does the other 65% go? We offer some ideas.... Read More
The Charlie Chronicles: Number One
This is the first edition of The Charlie Chronicles. It is intended to be an informative series that highlights the priorities and vision of CSU Chancellor Charlie Reed. Faculty envision a vibrant uni... Read More
Epic Fail: The Earmark Moratorium Solved Nothing
During the 2010 election season criticism of earmarks reached a fever pitch. Candidates running on the political right declared that earmarks were the source of most of our evils. Arch earmark opponen... Read More
Ow! Dude. My Nose Ring!
Excuses from students about why they missed class or why they failed to turn in an assignment are part of the job. Most of the time they are probably true; sometimes they are wild fictions. I have bee... Read More
Stand Up, Speak Out: Flashmob at CSU Bakersfield
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gug6_pDZ1uU]... Read More
Non-Sequitur: NFL City Beer Rankings
Anyone who knows me knows that I love football. I am particularly attached to my hometown team, the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks arrived in Seattle in 1976. I was 11 years old, a “jock” ... Read More
