So tomorrow is a social kick off event for the graduate program I\u2019ll be starting in a week. It would be a generally wise decision to go rub elbows with my soon-to-be academic colleagues. I\u2019m told that this whole networking thing is the name o\u2019 da game, after all.<\/p>\n
However, tomorrow \u2013 at the same time, no less \u2013 is the orientation meeting for our school\u2019s iDesign Transition Team. And while I\u2019ve respectfully rescinded my name for Transition Team membership, it will be the beginning of a landmark process of grassroots reflection, planning, and implementation for and by my school\u2019s community. It will be the start of positive progress at our school and my input (like all stakeholders) is welcomed.<\/p>\n
So \u2026 networking will not be happening this weekend. Sorry future classmates, my students\u2019 interests are still first.<\/p>\n