New Semester Setup
I’ll admit coming into this semester, I’m surprised we’re still dealing with the impact of the pandemic on our daily lives–especially our teaching. I thought it would be helpful if I shared some of my new semester setup. As I plan my courses this semester, I’m focused on the following: Those goals were determined during […]
Strategic Planning for Faculty
One of my favorite times of year is when I take time to do strategic planning for my life – including for my faculty work…That sounds like a big fancy thing, but really, it is not. It’s just a time that I take away from distractions to check on my progress toward my goals and […]
Template Your Way to Faster Teaching
One of the most satisfying parts of my job is teaching. I enjoy planning lessons and activities. I love engaging with students to increase their knowledge and enhance their skills. These activities are cup-fillers for me. A key to helping me with efficiency is templates for as much of the process as possible. Time Tracking […]
Why am I here? To Support Faculty
I blog with purpose…My purpose and mission is to support faculty who are transitioning into academia. Do you ever feel like university life, with it’s teaching, service and scholarship, is overwhelming? Do you sometimes feel like no one at your university understands where you’re coming from? Or are you just now considering becoming a faculty […]