by Leroy Hurt | Jan 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Higher ed needs continuing studies unitsWhere do continuing studies units rank in higher ed priorities, especially in delivering university programs to working adults? One report argues that working adults “represent the greatest opportunity for increased...
by Leroy Hurt | Jan 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
The age-old questionYet another article about demonstrating the impact of training and development programs on performance. Issues identified:”…more than eight in 10 executives (84 percent) rated learning as important or very important.””…the amount...
by Leroy Hurt | Jan 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
What makes jokes funny?An interesting summary of theories about what makes for humor:Benign violationIncongruitySurpriseHe also makes the point that humor is social. We laugh more readily when we’re with other people. More interestingly, he casts humor as a...
by Leroy Hurt | Jan 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Government transparency through dataVia Government Technology, “municipalities across Kansas are mobilizing information to inform the citizenry and drive government performance.” Examples of initiatives:”In the state capital, Topeka officials just...
by Leroy Hurt | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Sleeping on the planeFor those who sleep better when their head is forward instead of back against the seat, you can use a chin rest instead. Click the image to get the description at Amazon.I found it very helpful during a flight from the US to the Philippines.
