Appreciation

I know I took most of my college professors, esp at AC, for granted. I think once I started teaching myself, I did recognize the good grad school professors--and the bad ones. Particularly over the years, I have come to realize I had just outstanding teachers in college. They knew their material and knew how to present it (mostly lecture and seminar, but always engaging). They also were wonderful at devising questions, the art of inquiry. I have come to admire that, especially.

What brought this to mind (well, it's never far from my mind, but more so than normal) is the high regard I have for my current (let me emphasize current) colleagues, esp at Mott. The adjuncts/part-timers are knowledgable and enthusiastic. The two full-timers really know their stuff, how to present it, and really enjoy what they are doing (hey, I said that above!). Their enthusiasm is openly evident and, with students, I hope, contagious. I hope the students at Mott realize how lucky they are to have these instructors. If they pay attention, do their work, they can learn a lot.