Nice case study, Louis, but as I tell my students, case studies are interesting because they are rare and unique. Certainly, a larger sampling needs to be done before we can conclude that this is "the norm".Subject: Random Thought: A Cause To Pause From: Louis_Schmier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 10:35:33 -0400 (EDT)
For little over two months I've been e-chatting with Majorie (not her real name)who is attending another institution. I've resisted sharing her initial "smoking" message that started our conversation although she has urged me more than once or twice to send it out. Every time I read it I'm reminded that there may be more than a grain of truth to Parker Palmer's assertion that there aren't many places where people feel less respected, less sacred and less in community than they do in higher education. Maybe, as the fall semester approaches, now is the time to hurl her words into cyberspace. It should give each of us, whatever be our position, cause to pause and listen to this voice on the other side of the desk and podium. With Majorie's expressed permission:...
That's all I'm comfortable sharing. I know that our knee-jerk reaction is to say, "not on my campus." Nevertheless, what I shared should be enough to give each of us cause to pause and be mindful. I know it was for me.
But that's just my opinion...or is it?
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Herb Coleman
IT Manager, Rio Grande Campus
Adjunct Psychology Professor
Austin Community College
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