Document Type
Report
Publication Date
10-1-1996
Department
Fine and Applied Arts
Abstract
The Dictionary defines "sabbatical Leave" as: "A leave of absence with pay, usually granted every seventh year, as to a college professor for travel, research, or rest." Just prior to, during, and just after my leave I traveled to Tampa, Florida; the Carolinas, and Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico for interviews, research, and reflection. I learned a great deal about multiculturalism, culturally diverse speakers, employer expectations for newly hired employees, and teaching methodologies for students that are non EuroAmerican males.
My sabbatical project was both professionally and personally satisfying, and I am very pleased with the results of the changes I have made in the content and teaching of SPE 101, Introductory Speech Communication. The sabbatical leave also gave me a chance to miss classroom teaching, and I was delighted to discover how very much I enjoy involvement with students. I was anxious to return to teaching in June for the 1996 summer session.
I am grateful to several people for their advice, help, and ·encouragement. Dr. David Jones's counsel was vital to the success of my sabbatical proposal's design and approval by the sabbatical review committee. Pauline Keyes' s and Lorena Johnson's multicultural workshops and Pauline' s guidance and assistance contributed to my ability to access resources. The process of adding multicultural materials and new teaching approaches to existing speech communication education pedagogy and methodology was quite frustrating. This never ending angst was tempered by the patient critiques and valuable feedback of two very special colleagues; Associate Professor Kent Redmon, speech communication; and Assistant Professor Marilyn Nemwan, Humanities.
Needless to say, I am grateful to Parkland College's Sabbatical Review Committee, President Harris, Vice-President Ewen, and the Board of Trustees for the opportunity to recharge and update my professional enthusiasm and competencies.
Rights
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Recommended Citation
Newman, Charles R., "Sabbatical Leave Proposal and Report" (1996). Sabbaticals. 16.
https://spark.parkland.edu/sabbaticals/16
