Writing
Larry BurnsSpeaking of the First Year Experience…
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 a true joy...
Look Down! You are Standing on Someone’s Shoulders
I'm in heavy training mode these last two weeks thanks to my full time faculty position with University of Phoenix. I get the pleasure of working with first year students to support their career and academic success. What I am learning is too large to put into a...
Week #2 Training – Telecommuting 102 – Feelings, Nothing More Than Feelings
Well... Off to another excellent week of training for this new teaching role with University of Phoenix. Week 1 hit on tons of stuff (drinking from the fire house as our trainers like to remind us!). What strikes me is the attention to student support at every stage....
New Job Day #2 – Adjusting to Telecommuting
More good training today. Everyone returned for Day 2 which is a good sign. How cool is this...I am now one of more than 300 full time faculty working at University of Phoenix. I love being part of something bigger than myself and that's how it feels at the moment....
New Job Day #1
Wow, many new and exciting things in this new job. First, I spent last night moving my new home office from my bedroom to a spare room. After looking at the set up required and the number of hours I will be working from this space, it just made sense to move it down...
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My Books
Click here to see titles in several genres. A common element? Characters learning about themselves through collaborative effort and finding beauty in the everyday experience. All make fine traveling companions.