If I could turn back time, if I could find a way…(Cher) If I knew then what I know now, I’d do some things differently. Who wouldn’t? They say hindsight is 20/20, so as I approach that year, I reflect upon what might have been. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had a great life. I come from a loving, God-fearing family. I loved school from … Continue reading If I could turn back time
In August I began my 37th fall semester working in higher education. Every year a new batch of freshman come to college; and where I now work, a new batch of adult students either come to college for the first time or more likely come back to college after having stopped out some time ago. The average age of our students is well over 20. I can’t … Continue reading The autumn of my 37th year
A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you. — Bob Proctor The man who hired me for my first job in higher education died this week. And I cried. He was more like a dad to me in some ways than he was a boss; but, he was the person … Continue reading My first higher ed job
Recently some of us from work went to a ceremony at a college across the way. It’s a small branch campus of THE major university in the state. There are a lot of colleges and universities in this state, but it’s THE one. You know the kind of university I’m talking about. Just about every state has one. On the way back to work one … Continue reading The wrong alma mater
Last week I read a blog post by Rookie Notes giving tips for choosing a college major. She did a great job. She’s 23 years old. I’ve worked in higher education for 35-years and have counseled countless students about their majors. I was really impressed with her insights. She inspired me to tell my major selection story. I stayed home for my freshman and sophomore … Continue reading Much ado about Major
Tower of Twins 