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The Blog Archives: February 2009
Challenges are not to be feared
Posted February 20th, 2009, by John L.
The March 2009 issue of Fast Company magazine focuses on innovation. In its article about what the magazine believes are the world's most innovative companies, the discussion opens with
Despite what you may have read or heard, this is a very important time to invest in your web site
Posted February 16th, 2009, by John L.
The February 4, 2009, issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education had a report by Eric Hoover and Beckie Supiano about highlights from several panel discussions that were held at the annual NAICU conference in Washington. One particular comment caught my attention and prompted me to write Mr. Hoover immediately. Here is an excerpt from the Chronicle report:
Presidential insights
Posted February 16th, 2009, by John L.
Today is Presidents' Day and Abraham Lincoln seems very relevant for the times. In light of a turbulent economy and the challenges facing society including higher education, his words from long ago seem appropriate for today: "The best way to predict your future is to create it." If we wait for the future to happen, nothing positive is going to happen. So, as we reflect on the legacy of presidents long gone, let us focus today on creating legacies for tomorrow.