Hello friends,
Long time no see. Yeah, I suck as a blogger. Not because I don't have things to say, but because I never have time to write them down. I am not complaining, because I do love this job and I'm very thankful to have it. But I just never thought I would be so busy.
Back in December, I started to write this blog post about putting together my first T&P (tenure and promotion) packet. In short, it is a sucky process that involves lots of writing and reflecting on what you've accomplished this year and what you plan to accomplish next year, and why you should get to keep your job. I had to write an 8 page reflection about what I've learned. Keep in mind, this document is read by every member of my department and by my dean, so while I tried to be honest, there are a few things I left out.
What I've really learned so far:
