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Will You Be a First Responder to ITT Tech Students?

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...

Looking for Stories

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...

Your Career Memoir

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...

Using the “F” Word in First Year Student Experience

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...

Speaking of the First Year Experience…

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...

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