Recently, I was discussing the back-and-forth on the blog in response to my post on our 10KSB students with my son. I was interested in responding to Kamran Swanson’s comment about my style of leadership and whether my use of the Tao Te Ching quote was ironic. My son cautioned me by invoking Godwin’s Law. “AsContinue reading “Godwin’s Law”
Category Archives: HWC Community
Dr. Margie Martyn
This morning, the Board of Trustees of the City Colleges of Chicago confirmed Margie Martyn, Ph.D., as the new Vice President – Academic Affairs for Harold Washington College. Previously, Dr. Martyn served as Vice President of Instructional Systems and Dean of Online-Blended Programs at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she oversaw Academic andContinue reading “Dr. Margie Martyn”
HWC makes the WHB
HWC gets a big shout-out on the White House Blog of Dr. Jill Biden. The write-up is similar to the links I posted yesterday, but it is neat to see Harold Washington College mentioned under the White House header.
HWC Alum talks to Dr. Jill Biden
When I am not sitting in my office eating bon-bons, or attending District discussions, or standing in the lobby greeting our students, I sometimes get to attend really cool meetings. The most recent event was a roundtable with Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden, who among other accomplishments has been involved inContinue reading “HWC Alum talks to Dr. Jill Biden”
Realist lives in a Dark Fantasyland
Things here at the college seemed a little too quiet. Leadership canceled the regularly scheduled Officers of the District meeting, leaving me with a full Friday to catch up on some projects and emails. Upon returning from lunch, however, I found an email alert that Realist had posted about the 10,000 Small Businesses graduation eventContinue reading “Realist lives in a Dark Fantasyland”
Art
More good news. One of my favorite perquisites of this job is walking through an art gallery every morning on my way to my office. Ably curated by Vanessa Smith, our 11th-floor gallery features student works as well as a rotating group of outside artists who give students guidance and inspiration on artistic expression and careersContinue reading “Art”
Distinguished Professor
I have been busy the last few weeks putting the finishing touches on our draft operating plan submission, doing my best to advocate for our fair share of dollars to innovate, improve instruction and increase student success. Posting has fallen by the wayside. Now I am coming up for air to announce this year’s DistinguishedContinue reading “Distinguished Professor”
A Year of Magical Thinking
At a recent Jazz Ensemble concert of student performances, I noticed that Anthony Florez was the faculty member leading the event. Matt Shevitz had usually been front and center. Matt showed up later to show his support, but Anthony was the leader of this concert. It struck me that this is what happens when youContinue reading “A Year of Magical Thinking”
Hark! The Herald
The Herald’s online coverage continues to impress with this outstanding article, “Philosophy and Rhetoric Finds Forum on Floor 10” by Evelyn Luviano about how Professor Swanson is using role-playing games to advance understanding in his Humanities 207 class. Kudos to Ms. Luviano for brining the class to life in her piece. Taylor Lilly shows strong reportorialContinue reading “Hark! The Herald”
Encore, Encore!
John Hader’s Encore program keeps racking up the media hits. HWC receives a nice mention in this article about careers and education after your first career is over. Dr. Hader is also featured in this great Civic Ventures video with the likes of Jane Pauley. How long before the bright lights of Hollywood seduce him away fromContinue reading “Encore, Encore!”
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