Chris Clyburn on sat 22 nov 03
Ok,
Well, it seems some may have misunderstood my intentions for my previous
post judging from some of the replies I have recieved and for that I
apologize. Let me clarify a few things before it gets any worse.
First, I know that my name is sent to many people when I don't use a
psuedonym, I have nothing to hide. When I saids I couldn't complain to
anybody at the school I meant it was because it would do no good. Second,
for those of you who did a search to find my location and school, I also
realize you can do that, but I specifically refrained from using the
schools' name or the names of people involved because I would consider that
rude.
I stated the situation, yes, with some sarcasm and some acidity, but I only
stated facts. I did this so that I would give enough info that maybe I could
get a legitimate response on what others think could be done, given the
situation and and the info I could give.
If I offended people for asking for help, then I am truly sorry, maybe I
shouldn't have been as harsh in my statements, though with the exception of
some sarcasm I didn't insult anyone I thought. But the situation is a bad
one and I truly do want advice, other than that my professor might see this,
or giving me my school's name or president's fax #. A poorly built or
repaired kiln is _very_ dangerous, but unfortuantely I carry no weight as a
student, can you see why I'd be frustrated? Teaching students when you are
not very qualified is stealing that students' time and money, shouldn't I be
worried?
I am passionate about ceramics, I love this field like few other things I
have found in my life. I plan to one day teach so I can hopefully inspire
others in this wonderful medium, so it kills me to see students complaining
that they hate a class, not because of the medium, but because they feel
they are not being taught properly.
For those that think I am just a young college student mad a a professor,
and not sure how the net works, I am not and I am. I am 30 years old,
married and have been around clay most of my life but only formely studying
it for 3 years. I would like my request for advice to be taken seriously and
I understand it is easy to think: "Oh tha't just some kid mad because his
new professor doesn't meaure up to his old one" That couldn't be further
from the truth, I am truly worried that this guy might turn people off of
clay, and might destroy our already rapidly dwindling clay program, not to
mention cause harm to the building with his kiln repairs.
Again, if I offended some, I apologize, I only wanted advice and I'm not the
most socially elegant people when I am frustrated.
Sincerely,
Chris Clyburn
logan johnson on sun 23 nov 03
Hi Chris<
Boy, do I know THIS kind of frustation! Altho, not under the same conditions or with the same unfortunate (to say the least) incidents but, I do know how it feels to have your hands tied ,with no one to talk to at the school, and with serious concerns for other students being discouraged from contuinuing to explore ceramics. After reading your post, I SOOOOO understood how you were feeling. All I can do is speak from my own personal experience and tell you how whole heartedly I agree with wayne in key west.
Let this guy hang himself! But, I also have to add that if you (like I occasionaly did ) have an opportunity to aid a student without calling ANY attention to yourself or the student
that might be a smoother way to handle things.As for dealing with the teacher, just try to keep as low a profile as you can for a while. there's always the hope that things could get better (even if it's a slim hope). Just keep telling yourself you have to get thru this
crap to get to your next level. Remember, nobody ever said what KIND of struggle a struggling (sp?) artist goes thru ! my sincerest best of luck & hope your tounge doesn't get too bloody from biting !
Chris Clyburn wrote:
Ok,
Well, it seems some may have misunderstood my intentions for my previous
post judging from some of the replies I have recieved and for that I
apologize. Let me clarify a few things before it gets any worse.
First, I know that my name is sent to many people when I don't use a
psuedonym, I have nothing to hide. When I saids I couldn't complain to
anybody at the school I meant it was because it would do no good. Second,
for those of you who did a search to find my location and school, I also
realize you can do that, but I specifically refrained from using the
schools' name or the names of people involved because I would consider that
rude.
I stated the situation, yes, with some sarcasm and some acidity, but I only
stated facts. I did this so that I would give enough info that maybe I could
get a legitimate response on what others think could be done, given the
situation and and the info I could give.
If I offended people for asking for help, then I am truly sorry, maybe I
shouldn't have been as harsh in my statements, though with the exception of
some sarcasm I didn't insult anyone I thought. But the situation is a bad
one and I truly do want advice, other than that my professor might see this,
or giving me my school's name or president's fax #. A poorly built or
repaired kiln is _very_ dangerous, but unfortuantely I carry no weight as a
student, can you see why I'd be frustrated? Teaching students when you are
not very qualified is stealing that students' time and money, shouldn't I be
worried?
I am passionate about ceramics, I love this field like few other things I
have found in my life. I plan to one day teach so I can hopefully inspire
others in this wonderful medium, so it kills me to see students complaining
that they hate a class, not because of the medium, but because they feel
they are not being taught properly.
For those that think I am just a young college student mad a a professor,
and not sure how the net works, I am not and I am. I am 30 years old,
married and have been around clay most of my life but only formely studying
it for 3 years. I would like my request for advice to be taken seriously and
I understand it is easy to think: "Oh tha't just some kid mad because his
new professor doesn't meaure up to his old one" That couldn't be further
from the truth, I am truly worried that this guy might turn people off of
clay, and might destroy our already rapidly dwindling clay program, not to
mention cause harm to the building with his kiln repairs.
Again, if I offended some, I apologize, I only wanted advice and I'm not the
most socially elegant people when I am frustrated.
Sincerely,
Chris Clyburn
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