teaching
-
Signs. Signs. Everywhere There Are Signs.
If you even casually peruse article headlines about higher education, it should come as no surprise that most of these stories discuss the current aptitude of students. The way a lot of these articles read makes me think that their… Continue reading
-
I Am Not Here To Be Liked
One of the more interesting aspects of my job is student evaluations. It is the academic equivalent of the comment card restaurants used to keep on their tables. For those of you who are younger than 35, a comment card… Continue reading
-
If You Hate It, Why Do You Do It?
As much as I may bemoan my station here at Romulus University, I still love doing what I do. Even in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I would be able to do what I love and make… Continue reading
-
Is our profession humorless?
I ask this question because I am starting to notice that, among colleagues and the various forums I frequent, there is little humor. I am not saying I am a funny person or that I am qualified to determine what… Continue reading
-
Allow Me to Re-Introduce Myself
Since this is the first article of a new year, I feel it is best to make people who stumble onto this website aware of what is going on around here. I am doing this because I think people who… Continue reading
-
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
-
At Least You Have A Personality
I had a quick meeting with a student who would be taking a class with me in the spring. They were curious about what to expect in the class. I provided insights in my usual way, and at the end… Continue reading
-
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
-
Some People Never Leave High School
I never understood popularity contests. It may be because I was never popular when I was in school, but I fail to see the point in wanting everybody to like you. That means they might want to touch you, and… Continue reading
Failing Upwards 