Tag Archives: life success

(#152) P.T.M.: What Is Your Calling?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

No matter what we do, we owe it to ourselves, the task at hand, and the people around us to do it with pride and integrity. I started class this past week by showing a slide with three letters: P-T-M. … Continue reading →

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(#150) Connecting With Students: Principles of Student Success

Posted on April 7, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

Creating a conducive college classroom climate does not happen by accident. It happens on purpose.  “If only my students were motivated to learn!” Perhaps you have heard that lament. Sometimes the discussion devolves into a search for “techniques” to move … Continue reading →

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(#133) Advice from My Scholars: How to Succeed in Life

Posted on December 9, 2012 by stevepiscitelli

The choices we make and do will create our lives. During the final class meeting before exam week begins I ask my students for feedback.  In this case, I ask them to consider advice they would like to pass along … Continue reading →

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