I recently wrote about updates to the LaGrange College bulletin. I painted a very rosy picture using the Hannon Hill Catalog plugin tool for the Cascade CMS. I didn’t share some of my struggles. (Note: I am not a web
Updating the Bulletin
At LaGrange College, we’ve now been using a PDF bulletin (or catalog) for years. Looking back through the decade (yes, decades) one can see a drift in style and changes in organization which have all served us well. However, continually
Letters of Recommendation, Part II (To: Letter-Writers)
The system of those seeking letters of recommendation is an excellent, time-honored tradition: someone writing a letter of recommendation in saying that another individual is worthy of such a letter. If you think about it, it’s really quite a wonderful
Letters of Recommendation, Part I (To: Students)
Every year, particularly in the late fall or early spring semesters, I get asked to write letters of recommendations by students. These letters are for a variety of opportunities. Some of the opportunities are for on-campus jobs (like an RA)
Podcasts for Educators
A few years ago I was introduced to the world of podcasts. My introduction began with the Stanford eCorner podcasts. I could listen anywhere: car, office, home, or during exercise! The notion of creativity and the spirit of entrepreneurship were