By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed. If Rome wasn't built in a day, how long does it take to "build" a New Adjunct? How long am I considered a novice? I've heard professors compared to many things (some of which I won't repeat amongst this polite...
The New Adjunct
By Erik Hanson My typical weekday begins before 5 a.m., which I’m sure is unthinkable to some, and all too familiar to others. The main reason is because of the.
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed. AdjunctNation.com has a wonderful blog, The Freeway Flyer, written by Helene Matheny, who writes about teaching at multiple campuses (among other things). I enjoy reading.
By Erik Hanson As a student, I had what could be best described as a strained relationship with online instructional software. As an instructor, that relationship still exists, but I’m beginning to warm up to it, and a better understanding of the basic features are...
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed. My e-mail inbox reads: Student Evaluations Now Available! Permission to freak out? Why do I feel as though I'm back in seventh grade, awaiting my.
By Erik Hanson The last Sunday before classes resume, and I could be found going over my schedules and rosters, taking a last-minute look at the syllabi, and shuffling necessary.
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed. A conversation came up recently with friends about what people are passionate about. I know people who are passionate about their hobbies (hockey, bicycling, cooking), causes (Race for the Cure, their alma mater), things (shoes, purses, toys, cars, homes), families...
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed. A conversation came up recently with friends about what people are passionate about. I know people who are passionate about their hobbies (hockey, bicycling, cooking),.
By Erik Hanson It's the Monday morning after Finals and all my grades are tallied, waiting to be posted by college officials. I'm caught between rummaging through my files for.
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed. 'Tis the season! It is nearing the end of the semester, the end of calendar year 2010 — it is time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. One of my favorite holiday songs is "The...