leadership
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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
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Another Realization of My Worth
I am trying my best to keep things positive, maybe even humorous, around here, but it’s difficult when I know my days are numbered here at Romulus University. Everywhere I look, I see reflections of little effort around this campus.… Continue reading
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Are You a Paul Skenes?
I am posing this question to all my readers in this week’s article. For those who do not follow sportsball, I will do my best to explain this phenomenon in a way that is easily relatable.I have this horrible mental… Continue reading
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Things are Going to Get Awkward Around Here
If you read the last article, you know that my time here at Romulus University is coming to an end. I was hoping that this place would last a lot longer than it did, but here we are. I have… Continue reading
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Why is New Leadership Always Like this?
We recently installed a new provost after the previous one decided that life was better in the mountains. The administration told us that a search committee would find a replacement. However, the administration ended up promoting the assistant provost instead.… Continue reading
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Why Are We Talking About Parking Spots?
It is no secret that I am not a fan of faculty meetings. I especially am not a fan when it means that I have to miss the opening day of baseball and watch my awful team attempt to play.… Continue reading
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Mirth in Misery
My current institution recently held its annual “State of the Union” address for the employees. I am learning that this is a necessary evil at some places because they can be pep rallies or funeral wakes. The administration touched on… Continue reading
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Working at a Transparent Institution
If there is one thing I cherish above all else at this point in my career, it is transparent leadership. I have worked at some institutions where there was the illusion of transparency. In truth, cinder blocks offered better transparency… Continue reading
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Dear Faculty Senate President,
I hope this email finds you well. Actually, I don’t care where it finds you as long as you read it. I’m not sure if you will have the time to look it over as you are in the midst… Continue reading
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Additional Duties as Needed by the Company
This story takes place well over a decade ago, so this is ancient history. In December, I finished my Master’s program and needed to earn some money until I began my PhD program the following Fall. I wanted to do… Continue reading
Failing Upwards 