Category Archives: two-year colleges

Maybe it is a little about the clothes

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

I seem to have fallen into the habit of starting blog posts with disclaimers, so let me just say this first off. Before anyone forwards this to the president of my college, I want to be clear that this isn’t … Continue reading →

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The Dual Duel

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

I ran across this article about dual enrollment students via Inside Higher Ed. This is a hot topic in college circles these days, it seems. It also seems to be one of those areas in which two-year colleges and universities … Continue reading →

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What we talk about when we talk about success

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

There’s a federal committee considering changes to the way two-year colleges are measured for funding. No doubt anyone would be as elated as I am to hear that the future is in the hands of a federal committee. Feel the … Continue reading →

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Hattiesburg American Column: 9/16/2010

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

Here’s my column that appears today in the Hattiesburg American: TO THE QUESTION of “Can good composition teaching be done under present circumstances?” Edward M. Hopkins said “no.” Teachers are overworked to the point of break down, he said. Students … Continue reading →

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Pressure

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

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What we aren't talking about when we aren't talking about pedagogy

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

I’ve been interested in Jeff Rice’s posts this week in which he critiques some Rutgers videos on their composition program. What strikes me most is just the sad fact that the two-year colleges in my area, not just mine but … Continue reading →

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What I Love About My Job

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

I can sum up what I love about my job in one word: People. I love the people in my office suite who laugh both with and at me. I love my department chair who paces around us all like … Continue reading →

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The Economics of Culpability

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

I’m on day 3 now of my attempt to write 750 words a day for my blog for the month of September. I’m not sure South Mississippi can handle 30 days of heartfelt honesty from me. Probably in a day … Continue reading →

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750 Words

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

I promised myself I was going to do the 750words.com September challenge. That means I promised myself I would write 750 words a day every day during the month of September. This seems particularly foolish right now. I don’t have … Continue reading →

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It's not about the clothes

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

I’m very sad today. I’m deeply sad to hear about all of the cuts at USM. It sickens me. It feels like hearing a good friend has a terminal illness. I’m not sure this friend is going to make it, … Continue reading →

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