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As we head into the holiday break, Jan and I would like to wish everyone happy and safe holidays. This is a great time for reflection about the year ahead and what we hope to achieve in 2010.
I will be taking a few days off to enjoy family and friends. On Christmas Day the Richards clan will gather for good food and games with grandchildren. I trust that each member of CSN’s family will find restful time among good friends.
If you have time and the inclination to do some reading, I recommend the following:
W. Bown, M. Chingos and M. McPherson, Crossing the Finish Line, Completing College at America’s Public Universities
J. Garland, Saving Alma Mater, A Rescue Plan for America’s Public Universities
R. Zemsky, Making Reform Work, The Case for Transforming American Higher Education
I highly recommend the Zemsky and Garland books.
Thank you all for a great 2009. We have come far in the last 365 days. Imagine what we can do in the next year.
Enjoy the holidays. See you in the next decade.