Mary Manke

06 Dec 2007

Driver asks pedestrians to watch out

One thing I know I don’t want to be is the faculty member who drove right over a pedestrian crossing the street. Honestly, I’m pretty sure there aren’t any faculty members who want to be that person. I know it’s […]

08 Nov 2007

Public education funded in part by taxes

So, who pays for a college education? Most college students would probably answer this question, “I do!”  Or “My parents and I do!” Or, if they’re lucky, “My rich relatives give me a free ride.” And they would be partly […]

18 Oct 2007

To cheat or not to cheat: it’s up to the student

As Associate Dean in the College of Education and Professional Studies, and also when I’m teaching, I think quite a bit about academic honesty. Some of the research on this topic is pretty discouraging. Some people cheat when they are […]

28 Sep 2007

UWRF success depends on students

Every 10 years, UW-River Falls hosts a team from the Higher Learning Commission. Their goal is to check us out and make sure that we are doing everything we’re supposed to do. You can play a part in helping us succeed when the team visits campus next spring.