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Yale is currently exploring other options. Instead of having a large number of faculty advisers working for a minimal amount of time, Laurans says Yale is attempting to select only a handful of advisers who will devote a maximum amount of time with many students, increasing the workload for only a few good advisers...
...where Yale's advising falls short in the first and second years, it seems to compensate in departmental advising. Once students finally select their major in their third year, there are few complaints for those who take initiative...
Luckily, a whole lot of pertinent technology has already been developed. Some airlines have installed check-in kiosks at which passengers can select their seats. Ansett Australia has devices that print baggage-claim tags for domestic flights. A few carriers allow passengers to do the check-in ritual at home from a PC. British Airways customers in the U.K. can now pick their seat via a wap phone. And around the world, immigration departments are experimenting with palm recognition scanners to hasten the ordeal for frequent travelers...
...carnations, also hand-delivered, was squished into a tiny little bowl. Upgradable bouquets are a great way to accommodate a range of budgets, but you would think FTD.com would also upgrade the vase. Still, the flowers were reasonably fresh, and it was the only site that let me select a full-size card to accompany the arrangement. Total damage...
...week between initial class meetings and study card day. Last fall only five days were allotted between the start of classes and the study card due date--we are glad to see that the Faculty's tentative calendar for the next two academic years allows students seven days to select courses...