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The New Adjunct
Newsflash to the Older Women of the Local College: “You’re a Very Tangible Part of the…
by Sandra Keifer
I can say this because I’m one of you. Here is a newsflash to the older women of the local college adjunct faculty—you who are supported by engineer husbands and teeter precariously on the high wire of self-esteem,…
Questionable Professionalism & New Adjuncts — Drawing the Line
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed.
True headline: "Campus Shock: Michigan Professor Actually Takes Nude Pictures...With Student."
Wow. Just wow. Seriously? Where do I begin? When you first read that headline, since you are most likely an…
Are Your Students Prepared For College When They Get To Class?
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed.
Are your students prepared for your class when they walk through your door?
I read an interesting article about the preparedness (or lack thereof) of many college students for what awaits them in higher…
Ever Miss Being The Student?
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed.
Do you ever miss being a student? I don't mean a student of the world, or a life-long learner, as those of us in education tend to be. I don't mean the Chris Farley in Tommy Boy or Rodney Dangerfield in…
For Adjuncts Life Can Be Tough, But Let’s Accentuate the Positive
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed.
Let's accentuate the positive. In this time of protests, war, and crises of epic proportions, perspective is in order for my world. I love my profession and am thankful for the job(s) I have. Too often we…
For Adjuncts Life Can Be Tough, But Let's Accentuate the Positive
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed.
Let's accentuate the positive. In this time of protests, war, and crises of epic proportions, perspective is in order for my world. I love my profession and am thankful for the job(s) I have. Too often we…
When the Prof Misses Being the Student
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed.
Do you ever miss being a student? I don't mean a student of the world, or a life-long learner, as those of us in education tend to be. I don't mean the Chris Farley in Tommy Boy or Rodney Dangerfield in…
Is Google Destroying Higher Education?
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed.
I just read a great book. It's titled, "The Googlization of Everything," by Siva Vaidhyanathan and it discusses the impacts of Google technology on our world. Of particular interest to me were the chapters…
New Adjunct: The Similarities Between Poker & Teaching Part-Time
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed.
My husband and I belong to a poker group that meets about once per month. It's a casual game, and we also take turns cooking dinner for each other. Last night was our turn to host, and as we were eating and…
The New Adjunct: A Matter of Trust
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed.
"O Ever-failing trust / in mortal strength!" - John Milton
Dr. Johnson beat me to the punch with his May blog, "Do Students Need to Trust Us to Learn?" This is a topic I have been reflecting upon…