education
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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
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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
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Students Say the Darndest Things
It never ceases to amaze me how students will utter some of the most mind-blowing thoughts that live rent-free in my head. You would think that over the decade that I have taught in institutions of higher learning, I have… Continue reading
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The Bully in the English Department
This is an excerpt from My first book, Remus College. If you are interested in reading further, you find the book here. Dr. Elson Carpenter was a senior member of the English department because she probably annoyed everybody else into… Continue reading
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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
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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
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No Progression is Death
One of the fun things we as faculty get to do around the start of the new academic year is fill out our annual faculty report. The goal is to highlight your achievements, illustrating to the administration that you are doing… Continue reading
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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
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A Disorienting Orientation
The first day on the job is just like the first day of school. You want to dress up all snazzy and wash behind your ears so that your first impression can really wow your new colleagues. But, when you… Continue reading
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Student Expectations or My Professor’s Expect Me to Do What?
Anybody who has ever taught at the college level generally hears the familiar refrain from their colleagues about allowing kids to come through our campus doors that are not ready for college-level academic rigor. As far as I know, this… Continue reading
Failing Upwards 