19th April, 2010 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
I have always taken attendance – whether I was teaching fifth grade, ninth grade, undergraduates, graduate students, or professors who were taking a class. Taking attendance can be an onerous task, requiring tons of time and bookkeeping (neither of which you can afford) or it can be relatively painless. Here are five tips for you » Read More
18th April, 2010 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
You might be required by your department, college, or university take attendance. Or, possibly there are particular students (such as student athletes) who have to document attendance in their courses – and you are the one who has to keep those records. On the other hand, you may not be required to record attendance but » Read More
2nd April, 2010 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Although most faculty use many high tech innovations in the classroom, let’s not forget the necessity for some of the basic accoutrements. After a couple of years of hearing frequent requests for some basic office supplies and also recognizing that there were times I wished I had some sticky notes or whiteboard markers in a » Read More
29th May, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
There are five phases to helping yourself get things under control: capturing, collecting, culling, consciously ordering, and then carrying out. This article focuses on phase 3, culling. During this phase you make decisions on the items that you have – and it’s the decision-making process that’s the key to being organized and productive. ‘Cull’ is a » Read More
22nd May, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
So often what we have on our desks includes files, folders, papers, notebooks, phone messages, order receipts, and other documentation for which we are *waiting for* a response of some kind. It creates both visual clutter and mental clutter. It also derails our productivity. You are forever poking around in the items that are on » Read More
4th May, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Unfortunately, productivity wanes (and morale drops) when meetings are not set up properly. What if you designed memorable meetings (so that people remember to be there, remember what happened, and remember what their tasks & responsibilities are)? Imagine the difference that would make in the higher education setting?! Consider these ideas: Use drama. No kidding. Do something » Read More
4th May, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Writing a bad memo can really get the chaos ball rolling…so you might as well not even get that started. Follow these few tips to create a good memo and save yourself and others a lot of hassle in the short and long run. 1. Before you ever write a memo, ask yourself whether a memo » Read More
6th February, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Picture this…You have folders, files, students’ papers, notebooks, books, conference proceedings, and various other items strewn about your desk, credenza, and side tables. When you walk into your office, it’s overwhelming and there’s a sense of, ‘I have got to do something about this stuff.’ Unfortunately, the next day when you come in, it’s still there and nothing has been done about the ’stuff.’ Darn those gremlins that never show up! Make next action decisions and get that ’stuff’ done! Read More
6th February, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
In this day and age, if our computers are not working well, it causes a significant decline in our productivity. Take steps now to make sure your computer works well – and your hard drive is organized. Read More
6th February, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
A never-ending stream of incoming books, articles, chapters, dissertations, research reports, etc. are flowing toward you each day, right. It’s not surprising that you feel overwhelmed with the amount you need to read. Here are 4 ideas that you can implement this week to reduce those reading piles. Read More
