Hazim Hardeman’s journey from North Philadelphia to Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar is worthy of a bio-pic. This young man’s life will be one worth watching, and we can learn much from what he already has accomplished. That’s why I see his story as my favorite among all those that I chronicled here during … Continue reading TURNING POINTS–Favorite Story of the Year
TURNING POINTS–Jack Discovers the Tree
Our old Jack loves a good Christmas tree, and here he looks like he's been caught opening his presents a bit early. He's enjoyed the past year of TURNING POINTS, and I hope that's true for you as well. Thank you for reading and for thinking about turning points in your life … Continue reading TURNING POINTS–Jack Discovers the Tree
TURNING POINTS—One Good Thing Can Lead To Another
Learning about a unique project done by a colleague from another community college inspired Eve Markman, Director of Creative Services at Community College of Philadelphia. Staff at the colleague’s college had produced a children’s book, doing good for the community. When Markman learned that CCP had “adopted” a nearby public elementary school, she saw the … Continue reading TURNING POINTS—One Good Thing Can Lead To Another
TURNING POINTS: Jasmin Pike Knows One When She Sees It
Having a roof over your head is right there when it comes to basic needs. If you're trying to recover from addiction, you need safe and secure housing and emotional support. Because Jasmin Pike knows this from personal experience, she recognizes how important a resource 63 Washington Street can be for women in recovery, and … Continue reading TURNING POINTS: Jasmin Pike Knows One When She Sees It
TURNING POINTS–Unexpected Connections
Finding our way in a new environment often leads to important changes. I wrote about that in OPEN ADMISSIONS, and it’s continued to happen to me since I left the community college classroom. Moving to Maine, I knew that I would continue to be involved with issues facing nontraditional students in higher education. I learned … Continue reading TURNING POINTS–Unexpected Connections
Turning Points: Finding Common Ground in Common Sense
TURNING POINTS—Finding Common Ground in Common Sense When it comes to politics, David Plouffe and Mark Holden are like apples and oranges. Although they see things through different lenses, conservative Plouffe and liberal Holden agree that the way we handle people with criminal records is not working. In fact, that approach causes more problems. Their … Continue reading Turning Points: Finding Common Ground in Common Sense
Turning Points: Finding Common Ground in Common Sense
When it comes to politics, David Plouffe and Mark Holden are like apples and oranges. Although they see things through different lenses, conservative Plouffe and liberal Holden agree that the way we handle people with criminal records is not working. In fact, that approach causes more problems. Their co-written article, published last week by USA … Continue reading Turning Points: Finding Common Ground in Common Sense
