In these hard economic times, maintaining a high quality experience for many students will be especially difficult, especially at large public institutions, as class sizes grow and faculty and staff numbers shrink. One of the more important actions institutional leaders at all levels can take in coming months to avoid a "campus depression" is to inspire and motivate faculty and staff to do their best work under challenging conditions. Other potentially productive steps are directing resources

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... effective educational programs and practices, making sure they are implemented well, and converting student employment on or off campus into a high-impact activity that enhances undergraduate learning and personal development.