Category Archives: Higher Education

The Next Town Over

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Field trips are a key component of education, from pre-school to post-graduate! Continue reading →

Posted in education, Higher Education, Teaching, Uncategorized | Tagged bottling plant, Coca-Cola, field trip, Hopkinsville, Hoptown, KY, Paul Arnett, Trenton, Trenton Elementary School | Comments Off

In Praise of Teaching

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Doc Arnett

My life has been and continues to be blessed by many teachers; may God bless them as well! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, College, Higher Education, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged Cowley College, faculty, Farmington High, Freed-Hardeman, Highland Community College, Jamie Potts, Murray State University, Ohio State, Richard Adams, Sturgis Junior High, teachers, teaching, Trenton Elementary | Comments Off

Things That Matter

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Interviewing skills aren’t nearly as important to me as a candidate’s values… and job skills. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Higher Education, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged accountability, Cowley College, integrity, job interviews, leadership, people, values | Comments Off

Shakespeare in Kansas

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Amazing things happen when talented and passionate people work together under talented and passionate direction. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Higher Education, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Cara Kem, cooperation, director, drama, interdependence, John Sefel, Midsummer Night's Dream, plays, Shakespeare, theater, theatre | Comments Off

City View

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Doc Arnett

City lights reflecting from the river, cars passing in the street, beauty and pain exist side by side… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Higher Education, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Chicago, city view, Higher Learning Commission, HLC, HLC annual conference, Michigan Avenue, night in the city, streets, Wacker Drive | Comments Off

Celebration

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Doc Arnett

News of a suicide bombing in Afghanistan and an awards banquet in Ark City made for quite an evening. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Death & Dying, Family, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Afghanistan, awards, awards banquet, bombing, Cowley College, Kabul, Sam Arnett | Comments Off

Ricardo

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Doc Arnett

A chance meeting that turns into a long-term relationship. It’s not romance this time but it is precious. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Family, Gardening, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged encouragement, friends, friendship, gentleness, On Course, On Course national conference, Ricardo Diaz | Comments Off

Old Folks away from Home

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Even if my phone is a slider, there are still strong connections to what is best in younger generations: excellence, quality, faith and humor. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Death & Dying, Higher Education, Humor, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged aging, Cowley College, Frank Owens, generation gap, Landon West, Lory West, On Course conference, traveling, young companions | Comments Off

Keeping On Course

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Doc Arnett

When we make good choices and hang out with good people, good things happen… even in the midst of tragedy. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Death & Dying, Family, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged Anaheim CA, Brandon Beavers, Cowley College, Highland Community College, national On Course conference, On Course, Skip Downing, suicide | 2 Comments

From Good to Great

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A workplace where people are willing, even eager, to love one another, forgive and care will be a great place to work. It’s up to us! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work | Tagged Cowley College, employee recognition, Scott County Alternative School, service awards, work place | Comments Off