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Here We Come A Wassailing
I am currently reading North Woods by Daniel Mason. Is it a brilliant brook that tells the story of our country through the people who live in a particular place in New England, spanning from Puritan times to the present. I want to offer a quote from the book; this quote is in the voice…
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The Light (switches) of Knowledge
Are you familiar with the phrase the “lamp of learning” or the “light of knowledge”? In higher education, you often see this in a college seal or motto, or even as a lapel pin. As educators, we believe that learning is powerful, that learning is (or should be) constant, that learning sheds light on the…
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“Be Where Your Feet Are”
Do you make resolutions for the new year? I typically don’t. Which is not to say that I don’t respect those who do. I like to believe that new year’s resolutions reflect intentionality and thoughtfulness and self-awareness, so if you make resolutions, I applaud you. And even though I see myself as intentional and thoughtful…
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The Community College Mission
Many of you have heard me “preach the gospel” of the community college mission. You know that I believe in who we are and who we serve. We are an open access institution and we serve all comers. We serve high school students who are getting a jump on college. We serve students who need…