It’s About Rank

Rick Hove, Executive Director, Faculty Commons, Cru [May 6, 2014]~ In his Handbook of Academic Titles, Michael Shamos of Carnegie Mellon found over 800 different faculty and staff titles.  Shamos begins his examination of the significance of academic titles by quoting...

The Value of One

Dr. Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering [February 11, 2014]– I co-teach a Professional Development seminar for juniors in chemical engineering. This course is an oasis of reflection and discussion...

Teaching Evaluations – Oh No!

Curby Alexander, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Texas Christian University [Dec. 10, 2013]~~ Do not fear, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right...

Balancing Life in the University

    Geri Forsberg-Madison, English, Western Washington, Communications, Trinity Western [Nov.26, 2013]~~ Research, teaching, and meetings. Students standing outside my office. Spouse and children that demand attention. Keeping priorities is not easy. I find...

Committing Academic Suicide

      Michael J. Bozack,   Surface Science Laboratory,    Department of Physics,   Auburn University   [Oct. 8, 2013]–It’s rare for me to walk among the crepe myrtles at Auburn University and not remember that the Christian life is high adventure, filled with...

Seeing Beyond GPA

Martin Root, College of Health Sciences, Appalachian State University [Sept. 24, 2013]– College is competitive. As instructors we wish it were not so. We wish that students would have the time, energy, and curiosity to enjoy the material we teach. But alas,...