Non-Violent Communication in Action

Non-Violent Communication in Action

The most interesting thing about doing NVC in Michigan is how many people want to say they’re sorry as part of the NVC process.  However, NVC doesn’t require that you say you’re sorry, especially when you haven’t done anything wrong.  So, here’s a scenario to...
Introduction to Non-Violent Communication

Introduction to Non-Violent Communication

Violent communication in our society is a result of training.  We yell at each other, and we blame, judge, dominate and evaluate. According to Marshall Rosenberg, this form of communication is not our natural state.  Rosenberg, founder of The Center for Nonviolent...

Faculty Council Corner: The New Faculty Council

On February 3rd, we will have our first Faculty Council in the new configuration.  From now on all issues related to the Faculty Professional Association (Union) will be handled by the Association. This would include the Salary Plan, Grievances and Evaluations. ...
Supporting our Students on the Autism Spectrum

Supporting our Students on the Autism Spectrum

As the mother of a child with autism, I am acutely aware of the difficulties my son has in navigating the world.  He’s a good looking teen with shaggy hair and the dark brown line of a budding mustache.  Girls are aware of his good looks, but taken back by his...