by Larry Burns | Sep 7, 2016 | classroom management, college teaching, employment, higher education, leadership, training, Uncategorized
Teaching and college administration has been my calling for well over a decade. From 2005-2009, I fulfilled that passion at ITT Technical Institute. When I read the news today, that they were no more, my first thought was, “Good! This is long overdue.” It was quickly...
by Larry Burns | Feb 26, 2016 | college teaching, critical thinking, higher education, metrics, UOPX
Metrics! No matter your job, there are data available to validate, educate, or eliminate you! A solid organization will utilize all three purposes while managing the people side of the operation. During my decade in higher education, “educate” would seem a natural...
by Larry Burns | Apr 8, 2015 | career, college teaching, employment, higher education, training
Going into the final weeks of my University Studies course, career development gets some well deserved attention. One of the skills a successful student (and student of teaching) must have is intrapersonal intelligence. For me, it’s the ability dial in your GPS...
by Larry Burns | Mar 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Like the other popular “F” word, feedback can be used in many ways during a college students’ first year. A mindful conversation about how to make the most of this complex word may improve the classroom experience. Contextual feedback fans a burning...
by Larry Burns | Mar 12, 2015 | career, college teaching, higher education, training
Whew! I just completed week 3 of my first 7 week course as a full time faculty member. Teaching University Studies, University Writing, and Critical Thinking to students just starting their college experience – or perhaps back from an extended break – is...