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= = = Welcome to the wiki for //Between the Tides//, the 2009 STLHE annual conference. = = = = = = = = = = = The title of this year’s conference is //**“Between the Tides”**//. It is a metaphor for the conference theme of dilemmas. In Fredericton we will explore the various tensions and debates that pull instructors, faculty and administrators in different directions.


 * We want you to start contributing, now, to discussions about dilemmas through the use of this wiki.** You can go to **this page** and start the conversations about dilemmas in general.

During the conference we will explore the following **four dilemmas** from the points-of-view of many stakeholders including government, community, administrators, faculty, and students. Follow the links below to specific wiki pages about each dilemma and please join in the discussion.

• Physical environment vs. Virtual environment • Curricular learning vs. Extra-curricular learning • Institutional/professional autonomy vs. Public accountability **
 * • Disciplinary education vs. Liberal education

These dilemmas were chosen because they are common to many of us, they are important to many stakeholders of higher education, and they represent the range of dilemmas we face.

The descriptions and questions which follow on the linked pages of are preliminary characterizations of each dilemma given to reveal some of the dimensions, issues, and tensions that surround them. They are a starting point for discussion, debate, critical analysis and synthesis. Our goal is to deepen our understanding of each dilemma so we are thoughtful and courageous in our decisions.

//If you are new to wikis, or have an issue with this site, e-mail David Kilfoil at// dkilfoil@unb.ca //and he'll try to help you out.//

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