Failing Upwards

administration

  • Mandatory Fun

    I am not a fan of this time of year. There are several reasons for this, but I am not here to expound my December-related traumas. I think I could fill the entire website with all my rationales, but it… Continue reading

    Mandatory Fun

  • Hired to do one thing, but has to do another

    I understand that working at a SLAC often means people will “wear many hats”. I was well aware of this during my time at Remus College. I taught full-time, oversaw a student organization, assisted with student video broadcasting, and served… Continue reading

    Hired to do one thing, but has to do another

  • Potpourri of Problems

    At the end of the semester, I decided to put together a collection of laughable gaffes happening at Romulus that couldn’t appropriately fill an article. Below is a list of small pieces of litter that contribute to the construction of… Continue reading

    Potpourri of Problems

  • Benevolent Dictatorship

    I understand that when it comes to recruiting students, there is a lot that goes into the process. Numerous factors come into play when trying to secure a commitment from these kids. No matter how well anyone plans, there may… Continue reading

    Benevolent Dictatorship

  • Your Tears Didn’t Save My Job

    It is no secret that my tenure application at Romulus University did not pass. Well, there are more than a few faculty around here who don’t know because I don’t advertise misfortune around here. Besides, most of the people here… Continue reading

    Your Tears Didn’t Save My Job

  • Leadership Doesn’t Know Everything

    In case my readers haven’t figured it out, I have a problem with authority, more specifically, with the leadership styles people use. Most of the time, these people are not using the appropriate type of leadership a situation demands. The… Continue reading

    Leadership Doesn’t Know Everything

  • An Eye for Aesthetics

    I understand the importance of brand recognition. Whenever someone sees your logo, you want them to think positively about what it represents. We want people to have a positive impression of our product or service. Sometimes, that concern can go… Continue reading

    An Eye for Aesthetics

  • I Thought I Wanted This, But You Can Have It Back

    Even though I work at a SLAC, the institution still makes an effort to indicate that scholarly pursuits are happening at Romulus University. They accomplish this facade by putting together two events that showcase the talents of the faculty and… Continue reading

    I Thought I Wanted This, But You Can Have It Back

  • When They Become A Punchline.

    Comedian Lewis Black once had a bit in his comedy set about how certain words or names can elicit laughter just by mentioning them in conversation. Black uses Michael Jackson as an example of this phenomenon. He proceeds to tell… Continue reading

    When They Become A Punchline.

  • Remus With a Different Coat of Paint

    When I was writing Remus College, I couldn’t help but notice how many times people would act petty over the dumbest things. People would make serious academic decisions based on their relationships with other committee members. The most significant example… Continue reading

    Remus With a Different Coat of Paint