At The Community College: Smiles and Reflections, 2019
An Excerpt from the Book At the Community College: Smiles and Reflections (Rogue Phoenix Press, 2... more An Excerpt from the Book At the Community College: Smiles and Reflections (Rogue Phoenix Press, 2019) “The Professor and the DNA” by Jeffrey Ross. The story details a psychology professor's obsession with a novelist's DNA. Just a bit of satire for your reading pleasure.
Our take on Captain "Sully," his heroic actions, and what education leadership might learn from h... more Our take on Captain "Sully," his heroic actions, and what education leadership might learn from him...
This article summarizes the processes and results from a 1994 Writing Across the Curriculum pilot... more This article summarizes the processes and results from a 1994 Writing Across the Curriculum pilot Project in which students wrote essays about math related topics in an ENG 101 Course
The authors discuss the possible class-differentiation purposes of higher education and community... more The authors discuss the possible class-differentiation purposes of higher education and community college education in America and globally. The relationships between higher education and the middle class are examined. Economic, liberal arts, and humanitarian issues are discussed.
This bit of higher ed satire tackles several issues related to community colleges: expensive nati... more This bit of higher ed satire tackles several issues related to community colleges: expensive national position opening searches, appropriate skill sets for administrators, the value of front line staff, and the composition of interview committees. Biting perhaps, but certainly truthful and entertaining.
Dr. John Paddison provides an early review of a new Life History text which will become availabl... more Dr. John Paddison provides an early review of a new Life History text which will become available in early spring 2015 (Rogue Phoenix Press). In the book, Lillian, the narrator, describes her life with her two deaf parents and nine siblings, all of whom lived in two canvas tents during the late 20's and early 30's. Dr. Paddison's review makes note of the hardships suffered during this time-- and of Lillian's quest for an education and other equal opportunities.
At The Community College: Smiles and Reflections, 2019
An Excerpt from the Book At the Community College: Smiles and Reflections (Rogue Phoenix Press, 2... more An Excerpt from the Book At the Community College: Smiles and Reflections (Rogue Phoenix Press, 2019) “The Professor and the DNA” by Jeffrey Ross. The story details a psychology professor's obsession with a novelist's DNA. Just a bit of satire for your reading pleasure.
Our take on Captain "Sully," his heroic actions, and what education leadership might learn from h... more Our take on Captain "Sully," his heroic actions, and what education leadership might learn from him...
This article summarizes the processes and results from a 1994 Writing Across the Curriculum pilot... more This article summarizes the processes and results from a 1994 Writing Across the Curriculum pilot Project in which students wrote essays about math related topics in an ENG 101 Course
The authors discuss the possible class-differentiation purposes of higher education and community... more The authors discuss the possible class-differentiation purposes of higher education and community college education in America and globally. The relationships between higher education and the middle class are examined. Economic, liberal arts, and humanitarian issues are discussed.
This bit of higher ed satire tackles several issues related to community colleges: expensive nati... more This bit of higher ed satire tackles several issues related to community colleges: expensive national position opening searches, appropriate skill sets for administrators, the value of front line staff, and the composition of interview committees. Biting perhaps, but certainly truthful and entertaining.
Dr. John Paddison provides an early review of a new Life History text which will become availabl... more Dr. John Paddison provides an early review of a new Life History text which will become available in early spring 2015 (Rogue Phoenix Press). In the book, Lillian, the narrator, describes her life with her two deaf parents and nine siblings, all of whom lived in two canvas tents during the late 20's and early 30's. Dr. Paddison's review makes note of the hardships suffered during this time-- and of Lillian's quest for an education and other equal opportunities.
John Fleming challenges the mental health industry, and advocates for the right
to self-destructi... more John Fleming challenges the mental health industry, and advocates for the right to self-destruction, in this compilation of death notes, letters, and poems. A dark and troubling novella.
(After riding in a heavy rain all day on MB 2 highway in Canada, we found refuge in an old aband... more (After riding in a heavy rain all day on MB 2 highway in Canada, we found refuge in an old abandoned house!)
"The kitchen had one of those old four-burner cast iron stoves with lion paw feet. Always resourceful Larry built a fire for heat and for cooking a can or two of soup. Plenty of wood was scattered around, for sure. We didn’t burn the place down, but the chimney pipe smoked a little. And some crusty pigeon manure which was stuck to the top of the old stove started smoking and really stunk up the place. We were quite cozy, although our new quarters were smelly for quite a while. I slept very well, even though a rat or mouse ran over my face a time or two, and probably a spider or roach. We could hear disenfranchised rodents scurrying and scratching everywhere. Perhaps they were glad to have the warmth of the stove. Next morning, the sun shone brightly. The new day was clear, cool, and damp once again. We oiled our chains (thickly) and packed gear and rambled to Weyburn for breakfast. Larry was adamant he needed a plate of eggs. We found an interesting place right along the road and had a good meal. Not long after, though, as we were leaving town, Larry turned a little too sharply at an intersection and dumped his motorcycle. No damage. Must have been the eggs. About this time, also, I noticed a worrisome, peculiar metallic zing-zing sound emanating from the engine’s clutch housing on my Mach III. The weird sound was most pronounced at idle, but I could hear it, or so I thought, at all speeds. Not good. Jim and Larry listened to the emanation and made some remark like, “You should have bought a Suzuki."
An Excerpt from my new campus novel, Dr. Hill’s Poet (Rogue Phoenix Press, 2021).
True Love clas... more An Excerpt from my new campus novel, Dr. Hill’s Poet (Rogue Phoenix Press, 2021). True Love clashes with professional expectations! Hopefully readers will appreciate Thomas Hardy "themes."
Three of us took a long motorcycle trip during early summer in 1973. We were teenagers. Brian Fr... more Three of us took a long motorcycle trip during early summer in 1973. We were teenagers. Brian Franzen and I both had 1972 orange and black Yamaha 350 R5Cs. They were standard except for a luggage rack or small bar behind the seat. Brian had fabricated some highway pegs for cruising comfort. Mike Newlun was set to roll on a purple and white "chopped" 1970 R5 350. The bike had ten-inch fork extensions, Z handlebars, and a cool sissy bar.
At the Community College: Stories for Smiles and Reflections, 2019
The fictional rapid decline of a community college president whose views did not align with the f... more The fictional rapid decline of a community college president whose views did not align with the faculty's or the board's.
1040 culture—like it or not—exists because the United States government taxes personal income to ... more 1040 culture—like it or not—exists because the United States government taxes personal income to raise trillions to fund the federal treasury. This amount will undoubtedly increase in the future—but so will American commerce and the GDP. The focus of this book will be how we can raise 3.5 or 5.0 or 6 trillion dollars efficiently and accurately while eliminating the unwieldy 1040 tax return process. The TFP plan, basically, is to “automatically” assess a 1 cent fee (.01 dollar) on all trackable transactions in the US (or related international transactions using American financial institutions). Say good bye to tax preparation, deductions, refunds, credits—this will be a pay-as-you-go system. Tax audits and tax-related stress will become history.
Silent Sonora details the life of a heroic young girl, Lillian Carroll, whose family resides in t... more Silent Sonora details the life of a heroic young girl, Lillian Carroll, whose family resides in two tents during the 1920’s and 1930’s. Set in depression-era Scottsdale Arizona, the book reveals Lillian’s daily life experiences, the family’s struggles, and her quest for a better life through education. Lillian tells readers directly about tent life, the local “emerging” Arizona communities, and the ongoing hardships she and her family confront. Both of Lillian’s parents are deaf—her father works in the local agricultural industry, while her strong-willed mother endeavors to make the best home she can for her children. Lillian admits that “life was tough,” but assures us she and her family had good times, too. Ultimately, Lillian’s desire for a better education helps her situation—her love of family and strong faith give her the support she needs to finally gain independence.
This parody of the modern American Romance novel attempts to provide the Male perspective of Roma... more This parody of the modern American Romance novel attempts to provide the Male perspective of Romance. The book deals with class struggle, hopeful rock musicians, exotic dancers, senior citizen hi jinks, religious zealotry, and the female psyche. You may not like it, but you will laugh.
"Covering a variety of topics related to 21st century higher education, The Philip Dolly Affair ... more "Covering a variety of topics related to 21st century higher education, The Philip Dolly Affair provides a guide for how to Not run a college!
Read about the rise and fall of an ambitious community college President whose "roots" can be traced to the cold war and Peronist Argentina!
Workers of the World Unite! or become good corporate citizens!!!""
While somewhat dated now, this 2004 conference presentation previewed then-current notions about... more While somewhat dated now, this 2004 conference presentation previewed then-current notions about the content and construction of electronic-form student and scholar academic papers...
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to self-destruction, in this compilation of death notes, letters, and poems. A dark and troubling novella.
"The kitchen had one of those old four-burner cast iron stoves with lion paw feet. Always resourceful Larry built a fire for heat and for cooking a can or two of soup. Plenty of wood was scattered around, for sure. We didn’t burn the place down, but the chimney pipe smoked a little. And some crusty pigeon manure which was stuck to the top of the old stove started smoking and really stunk up the place. We were quite cozy, although our new quarters were smelly for quite a while. I slept very well, even though a rat or mouse ran over my face a time or two, and probably a spider or roach. We could hear disenfranchised rodents scurrying and scratching everywhere. Perhaps they were glad to have the warmth of the stove. Next morning, the sun shone brightly. The new day was clear, cool, and damp once again. We oiled our chains (thickly) and packed gear and rambled to Weyburn for breakfast. Larry was adamant he needed a plate of eggs. We found an interesting place right along the road and had a good meal. Not long after, though, as we were leaving town, Larry turned a little too sharply at an intersection and dumped his motorcycle. No damage. Must have been the eggs. About this time, also, I noticed a worrisome, peculiar metallic zing-zing sound emanating from the engine’s clutch housing on my Mach III. The weird sound was most pronounced at idle, but I could hear it, or so I thought, at all speeds. Not good. Jim and Larry listened to the emanation and made some remark like, “You should have bought a Suzuki."
True Love clashes with professional expectations! Hopefully readers will appreciate Thomas Hardy "themes."
Read about the rise and fall of an ambitious community college President whose "roots" can be traced to the cold war and Peronist Argentina!
Workers of the World Unite! or become good corporate citizens!!!""