Archive for the ‘Tam’s Musings’ Category:
Getting In is a novel about 5 families in Los Angeles with seniors who are applying to college. 3 of the 5 are private school students, 1 is a former private school classmate who is now at the local high school, and 1 is the daughter of immigrants who is the valedictorian of the local high school. I recommend the book to students (and their parents) who are applying to college or will be applying to college, mostly to demonstrate the poor parenting, cyncial college counseling, and selfish student attitudes that are so prevalent today among those who believe there are only a handful of colleges worth going to. (more…)
Tracy Fisher was a former student of mine, and a blogger for College Adventures. The day before her 19th birthday Tracy suddenly passed away while at college. Tracy has gone from us, but her happy and joyous spirit remains. Tracy’s parents, Mark and Laurel, are heading an effort to name a portion of the Jewish Community Center’s new Natural Outdoor Playground after Tracy, and I encourage you to support them in rememberance of Tracy. (more…)
Written on March 17th, 2010 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
The Texas Board of Education has approved an academic curriculum that presents a “conservative” viewpoint of history. It stresses the “superiority” of American capitalism and questions the Founding Fathers’ commitment to a secular government without state sponsored religion according to an article in the New York Times and the Dallas Morning News. This blog will not be about college news per se, but I think this topic is relevant regarding the state of education in our country. As a former university Lecturer, these changes to the public academic curriculum should be aired and discussed. (more…)
Written on February 19th, 2010 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
The empty nest…it does, at times, feel quite empty. The four of us are a close family, and raising our children was my number one priority. My little darlings, shown above with their mommy, are now 22 and 19, one in grad school and one in his first year of college. So now Randy and I spend most of our time together without children. Most of the time it is fine and enjoyable….sometimes, the house is so quiet. It isn’t just that Alexandra and Wes have left….their friends (who spent A LOT of time here also) are gone as well. Yes, my house, once a bastion of chaotic activity, is now quiet. (more…)
Written on February 16th, 2010 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
Tam Warner Minton, MS
As a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultant’s Association (IECA) I joined a “talklist”. The talklist allows members to ask advice, post items of interest, etc. There are many rules regarding what can and cannot be discussed; it is a very professional “talklist”, and of great benefit. The other day I was astonished to see a link to The Chronicle of Education and an article entitled, How a Scholarship Corporation Tried to Muzzle a Blogger. (more…)
Written on February 15th, 2010 by Tam Warner Minton3 shouts
***Correction: Amy Bishop was 19 years old and an adult when she shot and killed her younger brother. She was never charged, so it would not have come up on a background check.
I doubt that a novelist could have come up with a plot with twists like the tragic shooting on the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Three faculty are dead, and the stories coming out about the “shooter” are completely shocking. Did anyone do a background check on this professor? (more…)
Written on February 8th, 2010 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
Queen Angelfish, Cozumel, MX
Tomorrow I leave my blue ocean and warm breezes for cold and rainy Dallas. I’m ready to see my husband and my pets, and my students as well! I’ll miss all of my fishes, though, and I am sure they will miss me. The best news is that my niece, Mande, is home! She is still undergoing treatment, and the clot has not completely cleared, but she is home with her family and especially her little girl, Becca. I will check in again when I get stateside! Hasta la Vista, Cozumel! I’ll be back.
Written on January 29th, 2010 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
Tam with Mande and Becca
Yes, still working remotely from Cozumel! I have a great view over my lap top…straight out to the Caribbean Sea. The news has been positive….students are receiving their admission offers and the financial aid offers are not far behind. My 2010 Seniors (except one) are finished and waiting. My juniors are researching….and so am I. But there have been some kinks in my trip. My niece, Mande, is suffering from a blood clot.
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Written on January 24th, 2010 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
Rasta Bar, Punta Sur, Cozumel, MX
I am on vacation. Let me qualify that: I am on a working vacation. I’m checking emails, continuing to communicate with students, colleges and parents and colleagues. My profession seems to also be an obsession, but actually, I just love what I do. It does not feel like “work” to me. (more…)
Written on January 24th, 2010 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
According to the NY Times a fascinating new study is shortly to be released which looks at this question in a statistical, sociological manner, and the answer is not what you might expect. The study, which used data from the General Social Survey, posits that the profession of collegiate faculty is “typecast”. (more…)
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