Orientation

First I’d like to thank everyone that connected with us yesterday.  When the scholarship committee decided to gain more exposure by going on the line we felt a reasonable goal may be to expand our reach within our region.   By this measure our first day far exceeded all of our expectations as over 38% of the people who visited our site were from China.  We found this very interesting indeed.

In searching the smoking lounges for dean Jefferson of the school of english literature, some say he hangs out in poly sci but disappears to engineering and design when things get sticky, I’ve been inundated with input from other deano’s bearing suggestions as to the proper usage of the word orient, orientate and orientation.  By keeping open to other possibilities even though I was pretty sure of the correct tense, I believe I’ve discovered the succinct and appropriate form. In the field of psychology the working definition of orientation is; awareness of ones environment as to time, space, objects, persons and by extension their personal agendas.  This coincidently is the mission of TTCU. Unfortunately this was conveyed to me by a person wandering the halls calling themself dean Jones of the psychology department.  We have neither a psychology department or a dean Jones on staff.  Virtually frightening.

Understand that Dr. Jones isn’t the only one around here lacking any peer-reviewed accreditation, just the only person not wearing pants.  Scarcely a lucky few will have the opportunity to pursue educational goals beyond their early 20’s.  The rest of us are left to insinuate ourselves into the fabric of our communities, have families ourselves while somehow attempting a seamless transition from idealistic aspiring citizens to monetized consumers within bifurcated markets.  Now most of us have been exploited all our lives and know all about that stuff, but now we are going to be held accountable to actually pay for it ourselves.

In the ensuing days and months TTCU will offer continuing on the line guidence for those of you with an interest in the following subjects:

School of Art: Dr. Cromwell

School of Biology & Science:  Dr. Hamilton

School of Business:  Dr. Fine

School of Computer Science and IT:  Mr. Gaacke

(Note: Mr. Gaacke has been with TTCU since 1981.  Tragically, because he was never able to schedule lab time before 4am and was unsuccessful in formatting his punch-cards properly, he is ensnared in a perpetual loop and never able to matriculate forward in his chosen field.  He has tenure.  Please exercise caution if choosing CS & IT.  The student may become the teacher, a lot of unprotected pebbles here.)

School of Engineering and Design:  Dr. Weidmann

School of English and Literature:  Dr. Jefferson

School of Music:  Dr. Hoey (they’re killin’ it this holiday season!)

School of Performing Arts:  Dr. Casey

School of Political Science:  Open

School of Popular Culture:  Drs. Knakkbar and Burbank

These people are, among others, the individuals that will guide you through your wonderful journey of discovery here at TTCU.  My role will be to monitor our progress and help direct this institution in our best interest.  I’m also responsible to develop the drinking games.  So far, if your 21 or over, here goes: We are Trash Can University!

Take 2 shots, I forgot the The twice.

Enjoy your experience, it’s gonna be a Lulu,  Dr. Thackeray