Thefacebook.com—the popular college social-networking Web site started by students at Harvard University—isn’t just for co-eds anymore. At Duke University, more than 100 faculty and staff members have signed on to the service.
Why would professors choose to mingle online with undergrads? Some say they registered out of curiosity; others say they simply want to get to know their students—and help students get to know them—before lecturing to them.



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