Ratemyprofessor.com

Wow. Well, I just took a peak over there and was quite surprised. It almost seems as if someone really didn't like me. And that's okay; I mean, I'm here to teach, not win a popularity contest. I just wish the comments would've been more specific. Actually, that applies to both positive and negative comments and for all instructors: if you're going to leave a comment, leave a detailed one of what worked or didn't work for that professor. Believe me, it's helpful!

I did want to clarify something, though. The title Assistant Professor, is just that - a title. It doesn't mean "assistant" in the sense of being an assistant to someone. When someone starts as a new faculty member (not an adjunct/part-time) with a Master's degree, one starts with that title, and as you all know, I began as a full-time Professor at BC in January. There's a range of titles for Professors: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, and Senior Professor. They are all titles and usually are attributed to the professor's combination of experience and education.

I can't expect everyone to like me; heck, there are different learning styles and different teaching styles. While I try to do the best that I can, I am constantly learning, and by receiving constructive criticism as to what works or doesn't work helps me become a better instructor. I am a firm believer that we never start learning or modifying how we work, no matter the job, because when we do, we stop being effective.

Hope everyone's having a fun, and safe, summer!