I wanted to start off this project with a shout-out to a woman in our field whom I have always looked up to and wanted to emulate. I think it is important to show gratitude and not too long ago I had a colleague mention how she knows that she has mentored and helped manyContinue reading “Day One – A Woman in Higher Ed who is a Role Model for Me”
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100 Days of Higher Ed – A Reflective Writing Project.
One of my “New Year’s” Resolutions was to start my blog back up and to do a lot more writing, of all kinds. And while it has taken a hot minute to get started I think the time to start has arrived. I am a huge fan of narrative but what I have not doneContinue reading “100 Days of Higher Ed – A Reflective Writing Project.”
Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day – A Personal Perspective
It has been a while since I have put some ideas down on my blog but today seemed like a good day to come back. When I woke up this morning I was not thinking about suicide. I honestly never really think about it because I don’t think I have any suicidal tendencies. But whenContinue reading “Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day – A Personal Perspective”
Pop Culture Blind Spots – Marvel Universe and Game of Thrones Edition
The past few weeks have been rough for a guy who cherishes his encyclopedic knowledge of pop culture. I believe I am veritable wasteland of useless knowledge and pithy opinions on music, movies, and television. I am a 46 year-old man but I got up early on Tuesday to take a look at the latestContinue reading “Pop Culture Blind Spots – Marvel Universe and Game of Thrones Edition”
Gen X Chronicles – Every generation has their Saturday Night Live cast
This week on Saturday Night Live former cast member Adam Sandler hosted and it certainly had a throwback feel. From the opening monologue he had Chris Rock on the stage trading jokes. There were plenty of silly songs, the Opera Man made an appearance, and there was a skit dedicated to many of his moreContinue reading “Gen X Chronicles – Every generation has their Saturday Night Live cast”
Are internships really that great? It depends #500daysofwriting
For decades the conventional wisdom for students in college has been in addition to your coursework it is a really good idea to get an internship. Internships provide eager students with a window into the working world, provide valuable skills and work experience, and help the student network their way into a career. Of courseContinue reading “Are internships really that great? It depends #500daysofwriting”
Its Not About The Salmon, but it Kinda is
Two weeks ago I was at a major higher education conference. I was invited by a partner of the Florida Consortium to attend the conference and sit on a panel on employability and nomenclature. It was a huge success. I enjoyed working with my peers to discuss this important topic and to suggest ways businessContinue reading “Its Not About The Salmon, but it Kinda is”
Every Student Deserves Their Star is Born Moment
My favorite movie of 2018 is the Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper film, A Star is Born. This is a remake in it’s fourth version. Seems there is a version of this story every generation and I think that is not a mistake. Each generation needs their A Star is Born moment to reinforce howContinue reading “Every Student Deserves Their Star is Born Moment”
Getting the Doctorate is all about timing
I graduated with my EdD in Higher Education Administration from Texas A&M – Commerce in 2011. It was the right, albeit, expensive choice for me. Since receiving my doctorate degree I have gone on to serve as the director of the office of Student Involvement at the University of Central Florida, teaching the higher educationContinue reading “Getting the Doctorate is all about timing”
The Unseen and Seldom Talked About Responsibility of Privilege
I am sitting at a deli in downtown Atlanta on a chilly Friday. I am attending the AAC&U Annual Meeting and it is time for lunch. As you can tell by the picture I had a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup and I got a Diet Coke (after all this is Atlanta, home ofContinue reading “The Unseen and Seldom Talked About Responsibility of Privilege”
Considering Outloud 