When
asked, "What is your job." I always say. "I am a teacher at
IUPUI."My first and only job has
been at IUPUI.I was also a student
here some 30 years ago.I have seen the
University grow step by step throughout these years.A large portion of my professional identity is connected with
being at IUPUI.I occasionally read job
ads for psychologists and I have yet to see a job that I would take over the
work of being a teacher at IUPUI. I hope you will also develop the same
appreciation of the many learning opportunities at IUPUI.
Over the years, I have gone through four major changes in the way I teach.This course is part of the most recent
change.I have really enjoyed the
professional development that I have experienced in designing and building
distance-learning courses.I think this
problem-focused way of learning is effective and could be the basis for a whole
curriculum in psychology.
In the last several years, I have really learned about the talents, drive, and
generosity of many IUPUI students.Working with students on a host of projects has been the most enjoyable
part of my work at IUPUI.I am a
teacher today because of my undergraduate mentor, Fr. Thomas Ostdick, O.S.B.,
formerly a teacher at St. Meinrad College in southern Indiana.Now, I am on the other end of the age
continuum but the collaborative work between students and faculty is still the
cornerstone of what I enjoy most about being in academia.
If you want to become more involved in the Psychology Department, the
Psychology Club is a very good place to start.They sponsor many activities, including going to professional
conferences and donating time and energy to various facilities that serve
children in central Indiana.
