Thursday took an unexpected turn... I was to have had a meeting with the Dean of Students, Dr Maureen Powers on Friday morning, but arrived to an email asking that it be brought forward to Thursday afternoon. WHOA... I wasn't quite dressed for the occasion, but I believe that I was mentally and physically prepared for the meeting. I couldn't confirm with Andy until after the Natural History practical had finished so it was all a bit rushed.
The meeting started a bit late due to Maureen being off campus. She is a real whirlwind of energy. I liked her from the start. Maybe it's because she is an American and has her own vision that is very much in line with my own in looking at the UK system, specifically how things happen at Plymouth and thinking about ways in which it could be improved. It was an incredible meeting and I am so happy to have had the opportunity to meet with her and discuss ways in which to create a win-win-win-win situation for all at this university. There is tremendous potential for this university to go from good to great! I AM EXCITED!
I am now looking forward to see where she takes Andy and I's ideas and how the rest of the higher ups respond to it. I am hopeful that the marine degrees can form a pilot study to trial some of the ways in which we can improve teaching and learning for all!
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