@itsocay They didn't understand that I hadn't wasted my time. Everything I had done had led me to where I was, and I was happy with where I was. I am so glad YOU figured out what you wanted (or DIDN'T want) and had the strength to acta on it. Wishing you only the best!!! Go get em!
@itsocay When I made the decision to forego my dissertation and remain chronically ABD, there were several who simply couldn't understand. "You've wasted all of that time." "All of the doors will now stay closed." "How will you be able to teach at X, Y, or Z school now?"
@mjbeers1 Self nomination is an oft-stigmatized process, but more often than not necessary for those who are not constantly visible to seek well deserved accolades for their accomplishments.
@SChewPsych@nitopconference Speaking only for myself (but I suspect for others) I truly appreciate the update and the transparency. As a loyal NITOPer, I want to be part of helping to support the institute of we end up in a financial crisis. I'm certain many others would feel the same way.
@cjdenial My favorite lines from any move involving edicuation is in Higher Learning, where Laurence Fishburne's character (Professor Maurice Phipps) tells a student the following: "One's primary purpose at university level is to learn how to think." Process vs. Content exemplified.
Dear Student:
"Attendance is optional" does not actually mean attendance is optional. It means I'm not going to give you points if you show up or take them away if you don't.
You should consider attendance mandatory to your success.
>Smile<
@HC_Richardson Didn't Turtleface just attack the senate rules by trying to strong arm democrats regarding a perfectly legal process to change rules should the MAJORITY desire to do so?