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  • The Other New Hire

    When I arrived at Remus, I was one of eight new professors starting that fall semester. That sounds like a lot of new faces for one college to have in a year. If a college has a huge student body,… Continue reading

    The Other New Hire
  • 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
  • This is a Slow Tuesday

    After publishing Remus College, I received a lot of feedback from people asking if the stories were factual or fabricated, like those “based on a true story” type productions. As I told them then, I can confirm to you, dear… Continue reading

    This is a Slow Tuesday
  • 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
  • Silently Showing Me the Door

    Ever since my tenure denial in April, I have begun to notice subtle changes in behavior among certain members of the faculty and administration. Most of these changes are evident in the attitudes and demeanors of my colleagues whenever I… Continue reading

    Silently Showing Me the Door
  • Tales From the (Mental) Institution #1: The English Bulldog

    Dr. Elson Carpenter was a senior member of the English department. The reason is that she probably annoyed everybody else into finding work somewhere else. I never had any direct contact with Carpenter, but her presence in faculty meetings was… Continue reading

    Tales From the (Mental) Institution #1: The English Bulldog