And many times, they are most valued by their new partner when they can simply provide a personal, yet professional sounding board to a new tenure-track colleague one who busily is finding his or her own way in an increasingly large, sometimes fragmented institution. If you talk with most established faculty who have served in the role of liaison, I think you ll find that they truly enjoyed and grew from their experience. Colleague surveys report that liaisons feel that they themselves have grown both professionally and personally, while working alongside some fresh spirits who bring their own unique perspectives, backgrounds, techniques and talents to our college. Your support during this time of grief has meant so much. The consolation you ve provided by your generous kindnesses continues to strengthen me and my family.
Words are an inadequate expression of our gratitude.
Paul Nilsen ext. Its pages are open to any faculty member, manager, classified staff member, or student who wishes to communicate something of concern and interest. The exigencies of publication necessitate editorial jurisdiction.