Failing Upwards

Brian Latimer

  • The Kids Are All Right

    Sitting in another faculty meeting (which is always about as fun as a COVID-19 test), I heard the old refrain from another faculty member about the current condition of our students being the worst that could possibly be out there.… Continue reading

    The Kids Are All Right

  • Making Ivory Out of Talc

    While in higher education, I noticed something odd about my fellow faculty. There are quite a few who believe that they are more prestigious than their position dictates. This is not to say that what they do is unimportant. However,… Continue reading

    Making Ivory Out of Talc

  • Dear Faculty Senate President,

    I hope this email finds you well. Actually, I don’t care where it finds you as long as you read it. I’m not sure if you will have the time to look it over as you are in the midst… Continue reading

    Dear Faculty Senate President,

  • Additional Duties as Needed by the Company

    This story takes place well over a decade ago, so this is ancient history. In December, I finished my Master’s program and needed to earn some money until I began my PhD program the following Fall. I wanted to do… Continue reading

    Additional Duties as Needed by the Company