Posted in Adminstration, Education, Teaching on Nov 6th, 2007 2 Comments »
I don’t normally waste my time mocking people, but sometimes, it has to be done. My motto in this area is pretty simple: I’m willing to let a person take the first couple of swings at me, and I give him fair warning that it’s time to knock it off and/or leave before making […]
Posted in Adminstration, College, Education, English, Students, Teaching on Sep 14th, 2007 6 Comments »
The title of this post sums up the outcome of my dealings with the student who said to me,
. . .you can be as evil as you wish because I have favor with God. I can make it with out the belief of others. See you in class Wednesday and also…. thanks for nothing!
As happy […]
Posted in Adminstration, College, Education, Students, Teaching on Sep 7th, 2007 4 Comments »
Having hit the first wall, I quickly introduced myself, told everyone to hang tight, and scurried back downstairs to the dean’s office to start the process of switching rooms.
I love beginning a semester in chaos.
Now, switching rooms makes finding a shady parking space right next to the building look like child’s play—getting it done is […]
Posted in Adminstration, College, Education, Teaching on Sep 4th, 2007 No Comments »
The first day of the semester began with such smoothness, I thought I was dreaming. Not only did I find a spot in the small lot right next to my building, but also it was in the shade.
Each of these items separately is something akin to winning the lottery, and I scored on both […]
Posted in Adminstration, College, Education, Politics, Students, Teaching on Aug 29th, 2007 No Comments »
New books—new pens—new lunch packs—new folders: ah, the start of a new semester. (These are my new things: I wonder what new things my students will have?)
California has a budget—that makes things a bit easier, but the shuffle, bustle, and confusion of the first and second class meetings are always a challenge.
This semester, we’ve […]