1.   The university began accepting applications in November.

2.   And a new generation is obtaining graduate degrees in bioethics, as universities begin to develop instructional programs.

3.   As the academic job market contracted, universities began to use more contingent faculty, who were cheaper and did not have the same job security.

4.   At the same time, universities began paying their faculties better.

5.   At the same time, on campus, universities have begun creating a great many course Web sites.

6.   A national debate is developing over the suggestion from some quarters that universities should begin to charge additional fees directly to students.

7.   After meetings with the Yale University president, Richard C. Levin, the university began an investigation, according to the lawsuit, that found nothing wrong.

8.   Even as the university began its official investigation into what caused the accident, independent theories were advanced throughout the day.

9.   Fortunately many universities have begun installing outlets in their classrooms.

10.   In another change, universities have begun to trim costs as the competition heats up.