The Chronicle of Higher Education is embarking on an interesting journey. Over the next few months, they will explore the issue of quality as it relates to universities. Should be an interesting study. James Lang has an interesting take on the topic of writing your teaching philosophy which is worth reading. It is a topic that I hope rises to the top of the conversation about teaching and learning at LU. Please remember that there are currently two Teaching and Learning Circles in the formation phase but there is always room for more. If you have an idea about a topic that you would like to explore, let us know and we will try to find a few others that are also interested. We have two requests from your colleagues who are looking to form a Circle exploring the use of blogs in the classroom. If you are interested, send us an email (omacon@lamar.edu). Time management is always a big issue and can be very costly for faculty. If you have not heard of the 80/20 rule, take a look at this podcast and try it out for yourself.