Recently, I was asked how I handle conflict as a leader, and it occurred to me that my approach has evolved significantly over time. Depending on when you knew me, my response…
Things in motion.
Just about any place there are eyes, there is graphic design. You walk into a store and there is signage, packaging, advertising etc. You drive down the street and there are billboards,…
Outstanding Student Outcomes
Universities love to use the end of the year faculty evaluation form as a measurement for success. Though it can be a guide to understanding how students are responding to a faculty…
Always on the Outside of the Dream
Ever have a dream that you could only admire from a distance? That no matter how hard you tried or how hard you worked, always seemed out of reach? That lived outside…
2022 in Review Part 2 – Teaching and Service
At a research-based institution teaching and service are traditionally seen as lower priority to research and other scholarly/creative activities. If you take a dive through my blog you’ll see plenty of posts…
2022 in Review Part 1 – Leadership and Research
A common branding exercise is to take a product or service and condense it into a few words. This helps us to determine our “idea” of it or its “brand” so to…
Fall Semester: Creative Research Update
I always enjoy the fall. The weather is fantastic. The temperature is perfect for grilling and a fire pit. It is perfect hiking weather. It is also the first time back in…
The Importance of Positivity
In academia it is easy to find yourself surrounded by negativity, especially if you are in the arts. There are copious amounts of reasons that professors and/or administrators may find themselves wallowing…
The Rise of the Red Herrings
C O V I D. Oh, how much I hate even having to type those letters in that sequence. I despise having to spell that word again. Don’t worry this post isn’t…
The Collective Part III: Unity Through Challenge
I have talked a lot about what makes a student organization important and I’ve recently covered some useful tips in advising and running a student organization. However, there is a major factor…