Robin, isn't so one dimensional to think that the value of what you learn
is limited to serving the ego of a mentor or utilizing only in academia.
Of course, what has yet to be said is that as the bar for tenure is
raised, as the demands for research and publication increase, as the
demands for the speed for research and publication incrase there is a
conseqeunt adverse impact on the classroom. There is less motivation to
devote time, energy, and effort to the classroom; there is less time and
energy remaining to devote to the classroom. It's hard to serve two
demanding masters at the same time, especially if one, the master of
research and publication, is dominant over the other, the master of
teaching. There is a growing imbalance whichever way you look, and it's
balance that is the source of peace of mind.
Make it a good day.
--Louis--
Louis Schmier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Department of History www.therandomthoughts.com
Valdosta State University www.halcyon.com/arborhts/louis.html
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