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Why Are We Talking About Parking Spots?
It is no secret that I am not a fan of faculty meetings. I especially am not a fan when it means that I have to miss the opening day of baseball and watch my awful team attempt to play.… Continue reading
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You’re My Favorite Because You Aren’t Boring
Whenever the final for a class wraps up, one or two students usually take the time to thank you for their experience during the semester. Most students will utter “thanks” and move on with their lives. However, there are always… Continue reading
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What Can I Do To Bring My Grade Up?
This line is one of the most popular utterances a professor will encounter in their careers. It is a simple question with several complex layers attached to it that there is no single proper answer. One thing is for certain,… Continue reading
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Knowing What the Other Side Thinks (Thanks, Gary)
This is one of the few posts I will ever make on this website that doesn’t explicitly cover anything related to the education experience but still needs discussion. If you are here to hear my perspectives on student silliness and… Continue reading
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Mirth in Misery
My current institution recently held its annual “State of the Union” address for the employees. I am learning that this is a necessary evil at some places because they can be pep rallies or funeral wakes. The administration touched on… Continue reading
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Working at a Transparent Institution
If there is one thing I cherish above all else at this point in my career, it is transparent leadership. I have worked at some institutions where there was the illusion of transparency. In truth, cinder blocks offered better transparency… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
Failing Upwards 