Reflections

As we begin the fall semester I have a few reflections.

First of all I would like to thank Ralph Newby for recommending me for the Faculty Voices blog. Now that I am in the habit of blogging, I will keep up with other blogs. It has been an enriching experience!

This past summer was a tough one. I had lots of students with lots of issues. Many wanted special exceptions to the rules, while others questioned the rules. Upon reflection, there were the same percentage of students that completed their work on time and without complaint, just like past semesters. I realize summer was not that unusual it just seemed so due to the sheer number of students and the short schedule.

We begin anew for fall; raring to go for the new influx of students. Who will be brilliant? Who will turn in files that I say “Wow”? Who will do the minimum required?

I think the downturn in the economy has benefited society in that people are realizing the importance of a higher education as we continue in this century. Competition with other countries is fierce and we need to be “on top of our game”. Hopefully our students will be able to get meaningful jobs with their new skills. We certainly will do everything we can to help them.