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Last day before Sabbatical - reflections

 August 19, 2022

Today was my last day of official work before sabbatical leave begins next week on Monday.

I am so excited! 

It's been inspiring and affirming the kinds of communications of support, enthusiasm, curiosity, interest in my projects, and thoughtful good wishes from all different folks across the college.  This type of communication reminds me of how we can all share in the experiences of others in ways that both support individual work and goals. At the same time, this space opens doors and opportunities for others to engage in areas of work in higher education that may not have been available if someone in their department didn't go on sabbatical!

It also reminds me that what I may see as a small corner of work - inspires others to consider ways to engage with theoretical possibilities and growth in traditional and non-traditional aspirational work.

I've had Deans, AVPs, our Academic Affairs VP, my library director, faculty from various liaison areas where I work, librarian colleagues, student conduct officers, program managers, colleagues from other institutions, collaborators on my sabbatical projects and so many others affirm their genuine excitement for me as I begin this new adventure.



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