higher-education
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
Failing Upwards 