Apr 14, 2008
John Walkup. Emeritus Texas Tech University Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Commons Staff Acquiring research funding is one of the most challenging tasks we face as faculty members. And when you’re untenured, struggling to establish your research...
Oct 22, 2007
Mark G. White, Chemical Engineering, Mississipi State [October 22, 2007] “Dr. White, we will lift up a timber for you on Sunday night.” These were the words of my receptionist, Miss Sandra, on Friday evening as I was leaving the office. Sandra is a Christian woman...
Sep 3, 2007
Lori W. Peterson Communication, St. Edwards’ University In January I heard the words no academic wants to hear: “Denied tenure.” But, wait…before you feel sorry me, do read on. I do not work at an “up-or-out” institution. In fact, I am already an Associate Professor...
Aug 27, 2007
J.D. Jones Mechanical Engineering Purdue University In the contemporary Christian song “Fifteen,” Greg Long speculates that it takes 15 significant interactions with authentic believers for someone to accept Christ as Lord and Savior of their life. Research by...
May 7, 2007
Joseph McRae Mellichamp Emeritus Professor of Management Science The University of Alabama What is the driving motivation for how we spend our time and energy? During my academic career at Alabama, and now in my 12 years as a national rep for Faculty Commons I have...
Apr 30, 2007
John Walkup Electrical Engineering (Emeritus) Texas Tech University Where to send our Ph.D. students when they leave the “academic nest” is a challenge. Recommending that they accept a job at university A, B, or C is a matter for prayer, wise counsel from fellow...
