TBers, Many on this list might find this article interesting. Thanks to Devin in Earth Sciences for brining it to my attention. (The comments are also interesting to browse). http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/01/24/does-college-make-you-smarter/the-student-as-profit-center?emc=eta1 Mr. James B. Greenberg Director Teaching, Learning and Technology Center Milne Library SUNY College at Oneonta Oneonta, New York 13820 blog: The 32nd Square at http://32ndsquare.blogspot.com wiki: The 32nd Square at http://32ndsquare.wikidot.com email: [log in to unmask] phone: 607-436-2701 fax: 607-436-3677 IM: oneontatltc Twitter: greenbjb "Ignorance is curable, stupidity lasts forever" P Think before you print! Please consider the environment before printing this email