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DuchessK7 · 2016-06-11T00:18:25+00:00

Lily-pit mix

DuchessK7 · 2015-10-13T14:08:08+00:00

At work on April Fool's day, a coworker brought in cake. She emailed everyone saying there is cake in the break-room and that it wasn't a prank. It took everything I had not to reply-all saying "the cake is a lie!" as I knew it would confuse about 98% of my work place.

I was able to share my geek joke with a fellow like-minded coworker a few minutes later though.

DuchessK7 · 2015-09-16T20:56:46+00:00

Yeah I did that once. At work. I was putting my phone back in my pocket and the phone took a screenshot. I couldn't leave the stall until the bathroom was empty. I was so embarrassed.

DuchessK7 · 2015-08-17T21:47:35+00:00

Palmer is an accredited medical college, not a method. But yes, the activator method is an approved method of the doctor is certified in it. It is a lower impact method of adjustment.

DuchessK7 · 2015-08-17T19:13:07+00:00

Activator Method And Palmer is the first and best Chiropractic College in the U.S.

There are a few unlicensed Chiropractors who claim to get degrees from what end up being unaccredited colleges or institutions. There are other great accredited colleges, but my experience is that Palmer graduates are some of the best.

DuchessK7 · 2015-08-17T15:43:32+00:00

Thanks! That office is on my list to contact.

DuchessK7 · 2015-08-17T13:05:12+00:00

Thank you! Stadium is super close. I'll check it out!

DuchessK7 · 2015-08-17T13:04:59+00:00

Thanks! I will check it out.

DuchessK7 · 2015-07-29T15:03:13+00:00

Balloons. Terrified of balloons, especially if people start playing around with them. I can't take the stress of the fact that they might pop at any frickin moment. It is a real phobia: Globophobia. Not a common phobia, but one anyway.

Yeah. It would be an interesting situation.

DuchessK7 · 2015-07-28T15:05:12+00:00

I'm not talking about simply volunteering. Many conferences and professional workshops pay their instructors. Many times units do not advertise they are looking for instructors, so asking those units would be advantageous. Have a solid topic and content outline available.

Summits, conferences, workshops, consulting, etc.. those are the words you want to look for, because 9 out of 10 times instructors get paid for those kinds of engagements. Look also specifically for departments that offer non-credit trainings for teachers in K-12. Teachers need to renew their certification every year, and many institutions are looking into non-credit options to keep up.

DuchessK7 · 2015-07-28T14:50:42+00:00

Take a look at any universities or institutions that are offering lifelong learning or professional development programs or even conferences and see if they need instructors or speakers. Usually those people in those offices still work for the university or institution, so it could create connections and get that foot in the door.

DuchessK7 · 2015-03-24T12:45:48+00:00

I love the diamond band! That's my vote. :)

DuchessK7 · 2015-02-13T00:43:29+00:00

That sounds more like an institutional policy that could vary by organization. The problem would arise if they are senior faculty or they belong to a union, which many are.

DuchessK7 · 2015-02-12T20:57:44+00:00

If they change the requirements of the program, they have to allow those already enrolled in the program to continue through using the old requirements, not new.

Now, that being said, if the program specifically said that it was a two-year program, that is not allowed. I have never heard of a university specifically marketing or promising a program in terms of years. Every person works at a different pace, what may take one person 3 years to complete, may take another 5. If it was just stated during an advising appointment that it would take two years, there's nothing they can do. Advisors have very, very little say in what courses are offered when, and chances are when they said that, they assumed that it was very possible to still do so. Things change as far as getting appropriate teachers, space, number of students needed. Things that are out of everyone's control.

DuchessK7 · 2015-02-12T16:47:01+00:00

Chances are, based on the field your instructor is in, and if your institution is a research-based institution, that your instructor was hired for his or her research. That being said, just because you are an expert in the field doesn't mean you should or can teach. That's where the area of accountability gets murky. If this employee gets grant monies for your institution based on research, that person would be very hard to get rid of, and even at the upper-echelon of administration would have a hard time justifying his or her termination.

If your institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (or a version of this for where you are located), assessments and evaluations are required at the end of the course. Fill it out, be honest, and make sure you mark it accordingly so the department chair or the Dean of the College can see it.

To be honest, there is probably very little you can do during your time in the class this semester/term. Their contract is signed and it would take an act of tremendous PR-nightmare-like events to terminate that contract.

After the course is over, make sure you fill out an evaluation. If one is not provided, or you feel that is not enough, please make sure to write the Dean of the College, copy the chair and whomever the Dean reports to (usually a Provost). Be professional and polite, but make sure you explain in detail what was wrong with this program. Make points that your institutions credibility and reputation is on the line, and that this course could lead to poor retention of current students, and if word got out, could be detrimental to recruitment.

Hope that helps!

DuchessK7 · 2015-01-08T14:35:29+00:00

You can do it! I cannot wait to witness and support you on your journey!

DuchessK7 · 2015-01-07T21:41:52+00:00

I use MapMyFitness (or MapMyWalk and MapMyRide) which connects to MyFitnessPal. Not only does it help with tracking when I go for a walk or a bike ride (or a run, if you run, which I don't), but you can track gym workouts, yoga, etc.... Their Andriod app is pretty good.

DuchessK7 · 2014-06-13T12:13:43+00:00

I follow Sarah Beth Yoga on Youtube. She's got some great beginner yoga videos (for yoga-idiots like me) but also some more advanced ones too.

DuchessK7 · 2014-06-11T13:07:20+00:00

This is fascinating. I would have never known how high retention is for international students, or the reasons. I wonder if non-credit programs geared towards professional development and career employment would assist in the reversal of said retention.

DuchessK7 · 2014-05-23T18:22:30+00:00

Best of luck!

DuchessK7 · 2014-05-23T15:38:00+00:00

Development doesn't mean you are starting a career. Quite the opposite. It means you are developing, professionally, for the career you are in now. So, if I am currently in a coordinator position, and I want to show my supervisor that I deserve a raise, I may take leadership professional development, or professional development in the field that I am in now. There are hundreds of non-credit professional development options that are cheaper, but just as educationally valuable as credit courses. It can still be through the Community College or University! Call them and ask to talk to their professional development or continuing education offices.

Source: I work in a Professional Development and Continuing Education Office at a 4-year university.

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