higher-education
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Is the Dentist Afraid of Me?
Even though I am on my way out of Romulus University, I still come to my office almost every day. While most of my fellow faculty vanish shortly after the spring graduation ceremony, I like to hang around. I have… Continue reading
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Keep Dreaming Amy
For context, here is the link to video I am discussing: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vHLof10P3MM I am not typically the reactionary type, but I was mildly scratching my head on what to write when I came across this little snippet. In case you… Continue reading
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My Beef with Academic Conferences
I distinctly remember my graduate school mentors advising me to attend conferences to bolster my marketability. Naturally, when a mentor tells you that attending these academic events is essential, you follow orders and try to show up for as many… Continue reading
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Reflections
I was lying on a bed waiting to undergo a minor outpatient surgery when a nurse walked into my private space to verify my information, including my name, date of birth, and profession. After they rattled off all of these… Continue reading
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Whales in a Mud Puddle
In my decade of working at SLACs, I reached a conclusion about faculty that saddens me. It stings a little more because I am guilty of it myself. However, I am at least aware that I have a problem. I… Continue reading
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Call Me, Maybe?
I am writing this while I am still waiting for a potential gig to offer me a contract. As of now, none of the places I visited has sent me any notice regarding the job I applied for at their… Continue reading
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Squatter’s Rights
As of now, I am sitting in what I would assume is no longer my office. The school held the graduation ceremony a while ago, and no one has approached me about my keys yet. I am not complaining about… Continue reading
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My Farewell Letter to the Campus
This is a redacted letter that I wrote and planted in various places across the campus of Romulus University. It will serve as a time capsule in the event that someone actually finds one of these letters. I am not… Continue reading
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Can You Make A Degree for My Friend’s Kid?
In the past, I referenced many similarities between Romulus University and Remus College. I know I have compared the leadership actions at both institutions several times on this website. I can say with full confidence that it will never cease… Continue reading
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The Braintrust is Secure
As I mentioned in my previous post, I am witnessing a number of moves at Romulus University that are slowly inching this institution into impending doom. When I went to my employee appreciation meeting to receive my service award and… Continue reading
Failing Upwards 