Creative Solutions, Nuanced Discussions of Complex Problems, and Explorations of “What If?”
Creativity and complexity go hand-in-hand. The problems of the modern world are complex and nuanced. Resolving them requires creative thoughts and practices to develop solutions that not only work, but can continuing working into the future.
Higher Education: Building on over a decade of experience across multiple institutions and functional areas within higher education. I provide commentary and insight on student learning and development, conduct matters, diversity work, student rights, and current issues in higher education.
Conspiracy Thinking: Breaking down the social implications, problems, background, and other parts of conspiracy theories, sovereign citizens, and pseudoscience. I focus on going beyond critical thinking and seek to understand and explain the odd, uncommon, and sometimes bizarre beliefs around us.
Creative Writing: The written word is powerful. It can evoke emotions, rekindle lost memories, and inspire change and reflection. I explore the complicated stories that arise from asking “What if…?” and taking it to the logical conclusion. My primary genres are science fiction and fantasy.
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Student Development Associates
SDA helps you help students. We provide cutting edge training, curriculum, and assessment tools for higher education professionals.
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Tips To Succeed In College
Discover the ultimate guide to thriving in college with this must-have book. Delve into the secrets of success during this exhilarating period of self-discovery, growth, and education. College is not just about lectures and exams; it’s a transformative journey that shapes our future careers, beliefs, and connections. Equipping yourself for these extracurricular adventures is essential.
Within these pages, you’ll unearth practical, evidence-based strategies for unleashing your full potential in college. Each insight is accompanied by actionable steps, grounded in research and gleaned from over fifteen years of empowering students to conquer challenges and achieve their dreams.
My mission with this book is clear: to arm you with the tools for an extraordinary college experience and to make the most of your time on campus.
The wisdom and advice you’re about to absorb stem from a decade and a half of immersion in the college realm. Drawing from my diverse experiences – from guiding GED students in a cozy community college setting to mentoring fresh-faced undergraduates in a bustling research university, and beyond – this book is tailored to meet you wherever you are on your academic journey. Whether you’re already accepted, knee-deep in coursework, or merely testing the waters, I guarantee you’ll uncover nuggets of insight and inspiration within these pages. So, congratulations on taking this step, and welcome! Let this book be your companion as you navigate the exciting world of college.
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We Mine The Night
We Mine The Night is a breathtaking journey across time and space that chronicles three of humanity’s final moments—and the vast, unknowable future that follows.
As Earth breathes its last, six-year-old Azianna clutches her mother’s hand, watching the planet shrink behind the last ship to soar beyond the sky. Ahead lies uncertainty, a new world filled with unknown adventures, and the chance for humanity to survive.
Eons later, in a dark cathedral, Selene kneels in reverence to the Long Night. The eternal darkness welcomes all humanity. On a Dyson sphere enveloped in night, memories of starlight are fading, but she learns the light of the stars will always be a part of them in some way.
Aboard the worldship Chandra, Captain Etu charts a course through a universe that no longer remembers its beginning. The celebration of Half-Day marks a milestone in the endless journey and reminds Etu and his people that even in endless night, humanity’s fire still burns.
A tale of resilience and transformation, We Mine The Night dares to ask: when the stars are gone, what will we become?
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SIMMELIANBEN
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