Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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(#204) College Ready?

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

I think, more poignantly, the question for our colleges and universities comes down to “Once the students (college-ready or not) are admitted, what do we do to best serve them?” Preparing for my part of an online (virtual) conference this … Continue reading →

Posted in college retention, developmental education, Student success | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

(#203) I Don’t Have Time To Grow Old!

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Complete the following: “If  you don’t have time to ______ then when will you ____? A little secret about this blog: I generally do not know what I will write about until Thursday or Friday.  I then type my first … Continue reading →

Posted in ageing, Procrastination | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

(#202) Obstacles to Goal Achievement

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Stating or writing a goal is the easy part. The work is found in making a plan, executing that plan, and re-calibrating along the way. Information on goal setting can be found in the business success literature, leadership manuals, student success classes … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipline, Goals, vulnerability | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

(#201) Collegial Collaborations: Building Connections With Adjunct Faculty

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

When it comes to developing and appreciating our adjunct faculty, we need to find ways to build opportunity, supervision, community, advancement, and respect. This past week I had the opportunity (along with my dean and associate dean) to celebrate our college’s … Continue reading →

Posted in adjunct faculty, collaboration, Community, Teaching, teamwork | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

(#200) Have We Become More App-Dependent than App-Enabled?

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Apps are tools that can have a transformative effect on our world. [A quick note: Today marks the 200th consecutive weekly post for my blog. While we have not uncorked any champagne here at world headquarters in Atlantic Beach, Florida, … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Behavior, Communication, Social Media | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

(#199) Retirement? Let’s Rename It

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Whenever “retirement” comes for me, I know it will not be a work stoppage or a forgetting of the past but rather a grand anticipation and embrace of what the future holds. At the beginning of this calendar year, I … Continue reading →

Posted in change, Choice, growth, happiness, Integrity, legacy, Making a Difference, resilience | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

(#198) Appreciation

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

It was a reminder to appreciate my obligations and continue to find and embrace ways to meet them head on. Two and a half weeks ago I had rotator cuff surgery on my left shoulder. Having gone through the process … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, Excuses, Gratitude | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

(#197) Significance and Passion

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

So, what single project or task do you consider to be your most significant career accomplishment? I read a thought-provoking article this past week about interview questions. It focused on THE one question to ask job candidates: What single project … Continue reading →

Posted in Passion, Purpose | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

(#196) On Collegiality and Collaboration: Reflections from San Diego

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

It takes more than exchanging an email address or a business card to build meaningful connections. It’s early morning and I’m sitting in the San Diego airport as I write this week’s blog. For the past few days I had … Continue reading →

Posted in faculty development, professional development, Relationship | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

(#195) Nurturing an Internal Locus of Control

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

A person’s interpretation of an event can have a powerful impact on future motivation. One of the most powerful strategies for success focuses on the concept of locus of control.  Where is the focus of power in your life?  Do … Continue reading →

Posted in creating your future, Discipline, Excuses, Goals, Personal Wellbeing, Success | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments