professors

  • Scar(r)ing the Children on my Way Out

    Since I know that I will no longer be associated with Romulus University in the near future, I decided to take off a few of my restraints. Seriously, what is the school going to do, fire me early?  Among the… Continue reading

    Scar(r)ing the Children on my Way Out
  • 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

    Your Tears Didn’t Save My Job
  • Leadership Doesn’t Know Everything

    In case my readers haven’t figured it out, I have a problem with authority, more specifically, with the leadership styles people use. Most of the time, these people are not using the appropriate type of leadership a situation demands. The… Continue reading

    Leadership Doesn’t Know Everything
  • 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

    This is a Slow Tuesday
  • 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

    I Thought I Wanted This, But You Can Have It Back
  • 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

    A Disorienting Orientation
  • 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

    Some Backstories Aren’t Worth Knowing
  • 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

    Are You Drowning?
  • 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

    Another Realization of My Worth
  • 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

    Student Expectations or My Professor’s Expect Me to Do What?