I am stepping back into academia this year after a two-year detour working at my church. This brings with it a fresh excitement for...
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I am stepping back into academia this year after a two-year detour working at my church. This brings with it a fresh excitement for...
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For collegiate faculty, tenure is an important career stepping stone. But its pursuit can be a challenging, lonely, and personal journey. The results are...
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As I neared retirement, I was apprehensive about what I would do. The world has a view of retirement that differs significantly from the...
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During my senior year of undergrad, I signed up for a class far outside my mechanical engineering curriculum—Freud Debates Lewis—offered through the honors college....
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It happens frequently throughout my academic career. I feel nervous before speaking with a colleague about a challenging issue. Or demanding students barge into...
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I want to express my sincere thanks to God the Father, my Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. First, I want to thank God for...
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