Dr Robert J Mullaney

How many people have been entertained (well, not really) by watching a new or newer faculty member go into the classroom and teach for the first time or term? It is almost a bit like a rite-of-passage for new instructors, I have found. Oftentimes, and especially at career colleges where Doctorate Degrees are not always necessary, instructors feel that they are in a "power position" and that they have reached the top and are now "professors." Soon, the reality kicks in and they become human again and make a mistake in the classroom. Either they goof-up a quiz or exam,… >>>

I know, this is not the right thing to do in regards to challenging student behaviors; But this is often what is said when "setting an example" is done totally wrong or inappropriately. If you are really really good (and experienced), it can be done both artfully and appropriately and oftentimes, similar difficult behaviors will not be experienced again. However, it is a risk 99% of people should probably not take if they want to avoid doing it wrong. For example, a student wise cracks at something you say. Clearly, this shows disrespect towards you and it undermines you in… >>>

Time is the main constraint that I've seen. It is a great thing when there is plenty of it - and there is. Another good thing is when you start a lecture and the next minute (not literally) you turn around and time has run out. This is often the sign of a great lecture, one in which the students were all actively engaged, learning, contributing, and having fun. You know what they say, time flies when you are having fun! But the management of this time is where the art and creativity must kick in on behalf of the… >>>

What is the exact process for managing call lists? What I am looking for is some detail regarding the productivity of admissions representatives when they are making phone calls to prospective students. Other than clearly noting that a student wishes not to be called again or has verbally expressed disintreset what are the processes to ensure: - Calls are not being made past XX amount of times to a number that is never answered (just to log an attempt) - Call are not being made to numbers where a voice mail is required or commonly the result (past X many… >>>