Tod Massa
@todmassa.bsky.social
Higher Ed Data Policy Humorist and Analyst to Policy-Makers with (usually deep-seated) data issues. Golf obsessed.
Call him George. Hold him, squeeze him. Stroke his pretty bill, pretty feathers.
November 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Call him George. Hold him, squeeze him. Stroke his pretty bill, pretty feathers.
It was good to have you there with us. It was a really good day all things considered.
November 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
It was good to have you there with us. It was a really good day all things considered.
Use a 45w mini PC, a portable 4k monitor (like a tablet without the tablet stuff) and a jackery Explorer 1000, and you'll be able to set up anywhere for hours and hours and hours.
November 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Use a 45w mini PC, a portable 4k monitor (like a tablet without the tablet stuff) and a jackery Explorer 1000, and you'll be able to set up anywhere for hours and hours and hours.
The Larch
a picture of a forest with the words no.1 on the top
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media.tenor.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The Larch
So, in the 4th circuit 2001 ruling on the VMI prayer case, the court found that prayer could not be mandated by a VA public institution because state law says "The board shall at all times be under the control of the General Assembly." So, it might be considered consistent in Va.
August 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
So, in the 4th circuit 2001 ruling on the VMI prayer case, the court found that prayer could not be mandated by a VA public institution because state law says "The board shall at all times be under the control of the General Assembly." So, it might be considered consistent in Va.
Another question for public institutions how long are they required to keep such information under state records law?
August 14, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Another question for public institutions how long are they required to keep such information under state records law?
Well, after this year's person level applicant collection, Virginia Institutions will be better prepared.
Of course, since applicants have no Ferpa rights, why aren't they doing this at the person level?
Of course, since applicants have no Ferpa rights, why aren't they doing this at the person level?
August 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Well, after this year's person level applicant collection, Virginia Institutions will be better prepared.
Of course, since applicants have no Ferpa rights, why aren't they doing this at the person level?
Of course, since applicants have no Ferpa rights, why aren't they doing this at the person level?
Only one state has unconditionally stepped forward to volunteer, as far as I am aware.
August 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Only one state has unconditionally stepped forward to volunteer, as far as I am aware.
It is time for the one or the states to take over the collection of Higher Education data for Title IV requirements and honest research.
August 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It is time for the one or the states to take over the collection of Higher Education data for Title IV requirements and honest research.
First time I had overnight duty after transferring to Ft. Richardson, outside of Anchorage, one stepped in front of my little car at 60 mph and I had to basically wipe out in a snow bank to avoid hitting it. As far as I could tell, it paid no attention sauntering across the three remaining lanes.
August 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
First time I had overnight duty after transferring to Ft. Richardson, outside of Anchorage, one stepped in front of my little car at 60 mph and I had to basically wipe out in a snow bank to avoid hitting it. As far as I could tell, it paid no attention sauntering across the three remaining lanes.
Thanks, always happy to help out.
July 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Thanks, always happy to help out.
Lol. Just as well then. My life is absurd these days.
July 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Lol. Just as well then. My life is absurd these days.
I'll see you tomorrow. i was at College Park Friday, but had to hurry back, just like tomorrow. No rest for the wicked.
July 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I'll see you tomorrow. i was at College Park Friday, but had to hurry back, just like tomorrow. No rest for the wicked.
I can't remember who said it, but "in general, reporters are liberal, editors are conservative - and they define the company. "
May 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I can't remember who said it, but "in general, reporters are liberal, editors are conservative - and they define the company. "
The brutality of the data collection and publication, is delightful.
April 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The brutality of the data collection and publication, is delightful.
Local community college enrollment is highly correlated with the unemployment rate of their service district/ area. Most especially true for shorter term programs for upskilling and older students in various demographic groups.
April 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Local community college enrollment is highly correlated with the unemployment rate of their service district/ area. Most especially true for shorter term programs for upskilling and older students in various demographic groups.
ROTC, accepting a commission, play the combat branch officer game by picking up schools like Ranger & Airborne for ticket punches, avoid c real work and discomfort as much as possible until you are on a general's/admiral staff.
April 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
ROTC, accepting a commission, play the combat branch officer game by picking up schools like Ranger & Airborne for ticket punches, avoid c real work and discomfort as much as possible until you are on a general's/admiral staff.
Since about 30% of federal employees are vets, and Virginia is a vet- heavy state, they will mostly be military vets.
February 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Since about 30% of federal employees are vets, and Virginia is a vet- heavy state, they will mostly be military vets.
For some of us, it was never in doubt.
February 19, 2025 at 5:03 AM
For some of us, it was never in doubt.