As I write this, I am emerging from a self-imposed and much needed hiatus from the Internet after two solid weeks of new student orientation. Between commuter student life sessions, a transfer meet and greet, several involvement sessions, and a structured conversation I co-led about student assessment, I needed a few days to myself. But … Continue reading Try a Little Tinder-ness
Dirty Jobs: Not Just for Monsters
WARNING: This post contains significant spoilers about the Disney/PIXAR release Monsters University. If you have not seen it, and don't want to know the end, don't read this. That said, once you have, please come back and read this 🙂 There is a montage at the end of Monsters University that features our two main monsters, … Continue reading Dirty Jobs: Not Just for Monsters
A Different Kind of Objective Language
objective (adj) relating to or existing as an object of thought without consideration of independent existence —used chiefly in medieval philosophy As someone who reads and writes often, I have come to value highly precise use of language. With that said, I've noticed a trend that makes me nervous, and it refers to the above definition of … Continue reading A Different Kind of Objective Language
The Ongoing Quest for Quiet
Like so many out there in the great wide world of higher education, the fever pitch of new student orientation has arrived. I'm rarely in my office, I'm speaking in front of crowds more than even I would like, and I've resigned myself to a kind of organized chaos for the next two weeks as … Continue reading The Ongoing Quest for Quiet
Guest Post on the Good Blog: Backchannel Etiquette is a Matter of GoodWork
A few months ago, I was given the amazing opportunity to write for The Good Blog, the blog of the Good Project out of Harvard University. As an avid admirer of the ethics development work they're doing, it was an honor to have them be interested in my thoughts. I chose to write about using … Continue reading Guest Post on the Good Blog: Backchannel Etiquette is a Matter of GoodWork
Dark Suits and Doing Good
I have a new lifestyle crush. That is to say, I have found someone whose life I would like to live mine in the vein of. His name is Adam Grant, and he's awesome. For those unfamiliar, Adam is the youngest tenured professor at the Wharton School of Business (at 31, which makes me want … Continue reading Dark Suits and Doing Good
Seeing is Believing
I wrote this post a few months ago in response to a conversation with Tim St. John (who is doing some great things over on his blog that you should really check out!), but after yesterday's #sachat about self-promotion on social media, it felt particularly germane. So here it is, in all its silly but … Continue reading Seeing is Believing
Reflection from Ryan: Why “Care” Is the Wrong Word
As I go through the submissions that I've gotten for the book, I am stunned by the thought, the humor, and the beauty that lies behind each one. Introverts and extroverts alike have blown me away with the care and attention they take in the answers they provide me. I'm still collecting, and look forward … Continue reading Reflection from Ryan: Why “Care” Is the Wrong Word
Education Without Intimidation
I am an avid observer of outliers. In a society that appreciates, even encourages, categorization and labeling, I like to take notice of that which defies classification. Last week's #sachat, about mobile tech in student affairs, was a great example of this. As the conversation swirled about mobile solutions to common problems in our departments, … Continue reading Education Without Intimidation
Voluntellism v. Why Companies Need Inventors AND Their Ideas
A few weeks ago, my coworker and I were frustrated over how to format a picture for a project we were working on. A third coworker came in and looked at what we were doing, then offered a suggestion. The following exchange occurred: J: Why don't you do it this way? K: Ugh, can you … Continue reading Voluntellism v. Why Companies Need Inventors AND Their Ideas
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