January 5, 2009

Into the Wild

By JEFF ABERNATHY

An Illinois liberal-arts college bucks the trend and goes on a hiring binge

College administrators have a natural tendency to be conservative. We watch the bottom line. We wear sensible shoes, turn off lights when we leave a room, and speak knowledgeably about the importance of fiber in a balanced diet.

And, most important these days, we've learned to take the advice of our chief financial officers and advisers: Don't take silly chances with the college's money, and don't make

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