Nathanial Garrod

Category Archives: Student Affairs

Words Matter

Many things have happened within the past few days that have me thinking about words. Words, while not the sole manner of interaction humans have, are our main effort to … Continue reading

July 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Lessons From (The Amazing) Spiderman

Since around 2002, Spiderman has been my favorite superhero. I have always identified with Peter Parker. The smart, shy bumbling one who had few friends. The artist who is misunderstood … Continue reading

July 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

One Word 2012

So I realize I’m a bit behind the time with the whole “One Word 2012” thing. For those of you who do not know, One Word 2012 was this big … Continue reading

June 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Grad School Finals and Star Trek

One of the questions on my final was to define, describe and apply the 1991 edition of Cross’ Model of Psychological Nigrescence. So I started writing my essay from the … Continue reading

May 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Are you Listening?

On a Monday or Tuesday a couple weeks ago, I was having a conversation with a colleague or a student – I don’t quite remember. I began with the usual … Continue reading

April 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Identity and Me

One of the assignments in the Student Development Theory class I am in is to facilitate the discussion for the second half of class. A week ago today was our … Continue reading

April 9, 2012 · 3 Comments

Adventures in Louisville

My first full day at ACPA was very relaxed. I slept in a bit in the morning to make up for my lack of sleep the day before. I spent … Continue reading

April 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Flying North

My journey to #ACPA12 on Saturday (March 24) began without sleep. I planned on going to bed around 11p and sleeping for 4 hours or so until I had to … Continue reading

April 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment

OverYes’d

OverYes’d / v. Accepting every task or position one is offered, to the point of being overwhelmed, stressed, and incapable of taking care of ones personal needs. Have you ever … Continue reading

February 29, 2012 · 1 Comment

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