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
Misguided, Sans Guidelines
My most recent #sachat was a lively discussion about creating social media guidelines for your campus. With my eyes on creating and implementing guidelines for our student groups, I participated in the chat with rapt attention, favoriting resources and resonant statements as I went. But there was a topic that went unaddressed for the length … Continue reading Misguided, Sans Guidelines
Quick Tips to Be YOU On Twitter
Earlier today, Inc. posted an article called "4 Quick Tips to Being Funny on Twitter." Informed by the likes of Lizz Winstead of The Daily Show and Jon Friedman of Guy Code and Girl Code, it had a lot of good tips for those striving to find their voice online. I've been interacting with fellow … Continue reading Quick Tips to Be YOU On Twitter
