U.S. Grant and H.G. Wells

I've been reading through Grant's Memoirs again, this time focusing more on the Conclusion. It's classic Grant: dry and to the point. Here's the opening sentence: "The cause of the great War of the Rebellion against the United Status will have to be attributed to slavery." It can't be put any more plainly than that, … Continue reading U.S. Grant and H.G. Wells →

Some Thoughts on Group Conferences

So anyway, I decided to try something new this semester: small group conferences. Why? Well, with over a hundred students, single meetings are unworkable, even if I were detail-oriented, which I’m not. Also, I’m learning that conferences can be stressful for students, especially those with social anxiety, and asking them to come to my office … Continue reading Some Thoughts on Group Conferences →