As we conclude week one of the Fall semester at LU, it is a good time to do some critical reflection. Many of you are participating in the journaling program. Many of you have signed up for the next session so that you can learn about the program. Even more encouraging is that some of you are having your students journal as part of your classes. What a terrific active learning method. It will be one of the most beneficial things that you ask them to do and it will serve them well as a life-skill should they choose to make it a habit. The votes are still pouring in for the Faculty Learning Communities (FLC) proposals. We are accepting your ballots through August 28. Look for more information about the upcoming FLC Expo next week. Bruce Krajewski wrote a humorous piece for the Chronicle of Higher Education about the mind set of faculty to compliment the annual list released on students. See if he included any of your favorites on his list.