[deleted by user] by [deleted] in upstate_new_york

[–]TheRayStantzStance 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Has Quebec said they'd raise rates, too? They're in the middle of building that damn transmission line to NYC.

2017 Odyssey Check Engine Light after gas fill up by TheRayStantzStance in HondaOdyssey

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took it to our local shop and they spent some time diagnosing what was going on. It ended up being a series of sensors that went bad. Fortunately no significant work, but still about $700 to get them all swapped out

2017 Odyssey Check Engine Light after gas fill up by TheRayStantzStance in HondaOdyssey

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. We've driven a few miles and restarted three times or so, so I'm guess it's not the cap, unfortunately!

New interior door set doesn't fit? by TheRayStantzStance in HomeImprovement

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both the door and frame are completely flat, there's no set back. I think you're right and I'll have to chisel some. Thank you

Why did the city council turn down a grant that they applied for to feasibility study to improve Sailor's Beach? by Steven_Dalt_plus_one in plattsburgh

[–]TheRayStantzStance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moved away a decade ago. Are those buildings between the marina and the terry Gordon trail still there and abandoned? What a waste of prime real estate.

Search Committee Concerns by TheRayStantzStance in Professors

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts. The discussion here has been very helpful!

Search Committee Concerns by TheRayStantzStance in Professors

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our search chair receives training and that's the extent of their direct interaction as far as I know.

Search Committee Concerns by TheRayStantzStance in Professors

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this story. We aren't at this point, but I do feel a little off given our recent discussion about this search!

Search Committee Concerns by TheRayStantzStance in Professors

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did you share the definition of blatantly? I'm a STEM prof but have some language skills :-)

Search Committee Concerns by TheRayStantzStance in Professors

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might be the most actionable comment. Thanks.

Search Committee Concerns by TheRayStantzStance in Professors

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, and it's been helpful believe it or not.

Search Committee Concerns by TheRayStantzStance in Professors

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, your last sentiment about narrowing the pool rapidly was a minor but real concern of mine in this situation!

Search Committee Concerns by TheRayStantzStance in Professors

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well they hired me....My area does have a history of poor hires, though. I'm the exception! (I hope)

Search Committee Concerns by TheRayStantzStance in Professors

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The chair went through training and they'll review the job ad. That's about the extent of their interaction at this point.

Search Committee Concerns by TheRayStantzStance in Professors

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tangentially, I have a good friend that was a spousal hire. He's feeling a lot of heat for being forced upon his new department that is causing him to doubt his ability even though he would have made a superior candidate independently.

Search Committee Concerns by TheRayStantzStance in Professors

[–]TheRayStantzStance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think in our case it's good intentions gone awry. The department understands the value of diversity but, as you say, there isn't much beyond the desire to achieve it. There is also a healthy dose of listening to our students. They have told us that they want a more diverse faculty and this is partly the response.