First Day of Class, Fall 2006

Posted Mon Aug 28, 2006 in University

Well, my syllabus is about ready. I need to print it and copy it for my students. The semester begins at 1100 in the CE building for me. I’ll meet my Hydraulic Design class this morning. It’s nearly a full class, I think. I say I think because, ironically, the Registrar’s Web Site and the services faculty, staff, and students depend on, is down.

Yeah, it’s about 0800 on the first day of class and the principal point of contact for all of us is inoperative. Is that excellent timing or something else?

I have a little tweaking I want to do to my syllabus (a few new thoughts occurred to me this morning), then I’m good-to-go. I’ll take time to review my notes when I get to campus this morning, so I know what else I might talk about today. However, today is an introduction for the students and for me, so I won’t get into a heavy lecture.

I’ve drawn some new duties this academic year. I’m going to think about them and what I need to do this afternoon. Well, I’ll think about them as soon as I have my proposal finished.

Actually, I should sit down and think through my task list. A number of tasks are coming due very soon and I must be sure to properly allocate time resources to those tasks. Then I can relax a bit and dedicate resources to other duties.

OK, I need my first cup of the day—it’s in the pot—so let me run and get some coffee and then finish up my syllabus.