professors
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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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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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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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Some Backstories Aren’t Worth Knowing
Very few people were as volatile as Mary Valeria at Remus, which is saying something when comparing her to the other egos on campus. Dr. Valeria was an accomplished person in the fine arts and came to Remus a year… Continue reading
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Are You Drowning?
That is a question that is currently haunts me as I watch my partner struggle in a situation where they are doing an exceptional job at their position, but the institution is not providing the proper support to make their… 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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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
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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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How did these matches find their way onto this bridge?
As a college professor I see a lot of things come and go. From fashion to language and everything in-between, the time I spent in the classroom witnessed a lot of changes. One thing that never faltered was my dedication… Continue reading
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Why All The Melancholy?
Now that graduation is in the rearview mirror, the summer can begin. Since I work at a SLAC, most of my fellow professors are disappearing into the mist, not returning until mid-August. In the last few days leading up to… Continue reading
Failing Upwards 