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For Washington-area universities, the large pool of professionals willing to teach on a part-time basis is an embarrassment of riches. But some have argued that colleges are over-relying on part-time labor, and underpaying teachers. We learn about a new collective bargaining agreement between George Washington University and a local union of part-time and adjunct staff.
Kip Lornell, Adjunct Professor of Africana Studies and Music, George Washington University; Member, Service Employees International Union Local 500
Donald Lehman, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of Theoretical Physics, George Washington University
Richard Boris, Director, National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions (NCSCBHEP)
It's one of the toughest jobs in any news organization. We talk with NPR's new ombudsman, Alicia Shepard, about how she handles the thousands of listener emails she gets every month, and take your questions about how public radio operates.
Alicia Shepard, NPR Ombudsman
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It's a bigger challenge than you might think: making products that are easy to use for as many people as possible. That's the goal behind "universal design," a concept that's often associated with products created for disabled and elderly people. But it's becoming increasingly common in American homes and offices. We talk with design experts about the trend and how it applies to your everyday life.
Jim Vitale, Architect, Access Design Consultant and Adjuct Professor at Mount San Antonio College in Walnut California.
James Mueller, Industrial Designer and Founder, JL Mueller Inc.
Anthony Pannozzo, Vice President of Design Strategy at HLB a Design and Strategy consulting firm.
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