I'm calling a time out in my day.  I've been running all over campus today, putting out fires and attempting to bring order to chaos.  It's about 3:30, and I'm going to sit back, put my feet up on my desk, and do some reading for the rest of the afternoon.  I've got to finish the first chapter of my Pohlman book before class tonight...

The Dean just dropped a note in my mailbox, urging me to apply for a co-op student for next year.  Basically, I can fill out some paperwork, and if approved, the university will give me $3,500 to employ and teach a student how to do what I do. 

I'm thinking about doing it, but before I do, I want to meet with the Dean and make it clear that if I do this, I'm going to put an emphasis on the teaching aspect of the position.  I get the feeling that a lot of departments simply use the money to fund some of their student employees, without actually making it the educational experience it should be. 

I'll have enough space in my new office area to give them a desk and at least a decent computer to use.  I just have to make the time in my schedule to teach them what I can about the job. 

John has supervised many students, including myself, maybe he has some thoughts...