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Location: indianapolis, in

About me

I love teaching. I live for the moment that a student, who previously thought they "can't," discovers that they "can!" I have worked in the corporate world (both domestically and internationally), but I really enjoy teaching at the college level. I primarily teach for proprietary (i.e. for-profit) colleges. I'm not opposed to traditional schools, but most of my experience to date has been in the for-profit sector.

I'm published, both academically and commercially, and enjoy sharing my eclectice life experiences and past jobs with my students.

I hold a BA in English and Anthropology from Emory University; my MBA in International Business from Georgia State University, and I am completing my MA in Linguistics from the University of Georgia (having only to complete my thesis).

I enjoy teaching English Comp, but also business courses -- the variety keeps me from getting stale or predictable.

Interests

historical germanic linguistics; mythology; folklore; reading; writing; semantics; semiotics; role-playing games; comic books; computer games; shooting pool; good food, good drink, good friends.

Skills

teaching; training; public speaking; negotiation; trade-show / conferences; interpersonal communication; reading; writnig; editing; business development.

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Discussion Comment

Ugli Orange Exercise - Negotiation Group Activity

One exercise I have found very helpful is the classic negotiation exercise called the "Ugli Orange" - I have used this in communications courses, problem solving courses, business courses, and really, any course that claims problem solving or strategic thinking in its Learning Objective can benefit from this. You can easily Google "Ugli Orange" and find the exercise, but here is a brief summary: There are two roles: Dr. Jones and Dr. Roland. Both "sides" (think groups) are scientists and their respective firms do not like each other and have a history of corporate espionage. Both sides need to obtain… >>>

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]]> I love teaching. I live for the moment that a student, who previously thought they "can't," discovers that they "can!" I have worked in the corporate world (both domestically and internationally), but I really enjoy teaching at the college level. I primarily teach for proprietary (i.e. for-profit) colleges. I'm not opposed to traditional schools, but most of my experience to date has been in the for-profit sector.

I'm published, both academically and commercially, and enjoy sharing my eclectice life experiences and past jobs with my students.

I hold a BA in English and Anthropology from Emory University; my MBA in International Business from Georgia State University, and I am completing my MA in Linguistics from the University of Georgia (having only to complete my thesis).

I enjoy teaching English Comp, but also business courses -- the variety keeps me from getting stale or predictable.

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Location: indianapolis, in

About me

I love teaching. I live for the moment that a student, who previously thought they "can't," discovers that they "can!" I have worked in the corporate world (both domestically and internationally), but I really enjoy teaching at the college level. I primarily teach for proprietary (i.e. for-profit) colleges. I'm not opposed to traditional schools, but most of my experience to date has been in the for-profit sector.

I'm published, both academically and commercially, and enjoy sharing my eclectice life experiences and past jobs with my students.

I hold a BA in English and Anthropology from Emory University; my MBA in International Business from Georgia State University, and I am completing my MA in Linguistics from the University of Georgia (having only to complete my thesis).

I enjoy teaching English Comp, but also business courses -- the variety keeps me from getting stale or predictable.

Interests

historical germanic linguistics; mythology; folklore; reading; writing; semantics; semiotics; role-playing games; comic books; computer games; shooting pool; good food, good drink, good friends.

Skills

teaching; training; public speaking; negotiation; trade-show / conferences; interpersonal communication; reading; writnig; editing; business development.

Activity

1

Discussion Comment

Ugli Orange Exercise - Negotiation Group Activity

One exercise I have found very helpful is the classic negotiation exercise called the "Ugli Orange" - I have used this in communications courses, problem solving courses, business courses, and really, any course that claims problem solving or strategic thinking in its Learning Objective can benefit from this. You can easily Google "Ugli Orange" and find the exercise, but here is a brief summary: There are two roles: Dr. Jones and Dr. Roland. Both "sides" (think groups) are scientists and their respective firms do not like each other and have a history of corporate espionage. Both sides need to obtain… >>>

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]]> I love teaching. I live for the moment that a student, who previously thought they "can't," discovers that they "can!" I have worked in the corporate world (both domestically and internationally), but I really enjoy teaching at the college level. I primarily teach for proprietary (i.e. for-profit) colleges. I'm not opposed to traditional schools, but most of my experience to date has been in the for-profit sector.

I'm published, both academically and commercially, and enjoy sharing my eclectice life experiences and past jobs with my students.

I hold a BA in English and Anthropology from Emory University; my MBA in International Business from Georgia State University, and I am completing my MA in Linguistics from the University of Georgia (having only to complete my thesis).

I enjoy teaching English Comp, but also business courses -- the variety keeps me from getting stale or predictable.

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