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I've told a few folks about this already, but to make it official...

I received a nice present a few days before Christmas. I accepted an offer to become an adjunct instructor at Penn State Altoona starting on Jan. 12. I'll be teaching a communications class two nights a week during spring semester.

I've never taught before, so it will be a learning process for me. But I'm looking forward to the challenge, and will give it my best effort.

So after 25 years of using the nickname "The Professor" on the air and in print, I'm about to become one for real!

Thanks again to Hayf for setting the wheels into motion to make this happen!
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congrats jim, i'm sure youl'll do great!
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:D Congratulations ! :D
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Wow!!!!!! That's great Jim, Glad to see an good opportunity came about.
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JP, that's great news! :D
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Jim, that's great news! Hayf was telling me about the possibility and I was hoping it would happen. Congrats man, and all them little peeps will be a little wiser after a semester with the professor!
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Hey Jim! Cool Beans... I mean... cool! Glad to hear the news is official!
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Congrads Jim!
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That's awesome Jim...I would much rather have my daughter take your class than another "PROFESSOR" I know for good Ol' PSU Altoona. You rock!
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Congratulations Jim! Thats awesome! Im a student at Penn state altoona, maybe one of these semesters I'll end up in your class, that would be cool.
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Awesome news Jim. I really don't have any need for a communications class, but I'll be sure to drop by the office and say hi. Congratulations.
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Congratulations Jim. I'm glad the opportunity came to fruition for you. Good luck!
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Way to go Jim! Congratulations. I know you will do well.

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I'll have to get the class titles so I can go to them. :)

Jp, teaching speach class. That would be cool ...
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Congrats, Jim! I never thought of myself as having an aptitude for teaching, primarily because I often talk over people's heads, but over this past year, I've had multiple opportunities to teach people and lead training seminars. I found the experiences to be incredibly fulfilling (plus found out that I do have the ability to teach). One of the best things in the world is to be asked a question and then see the proverbial light bulb shine over someone's head when he or she gets what you're explaining.

I'm sure with your vast knowledge base, real world experience, and superior communications skills, you'll do fantastic. Who knows. Maybe being in front of a collegiate classroom will make you think about a doctorate and making this your next full time gig. ;)
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Congratulations JP. I know you will do well.
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Congatulations, Nice work...
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Very cool! Remember, students like to do "favors" for passing grades. So I've heard.....
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"The" Professor. Simply awesome.

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BigJohn wrote:Congratulations JP. I know you will do well.
I think I'm going to start calling my self the Gynocologist and see were that leads.
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Awesome man! You'll do great!
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Very cool!!...Congrads Jim!! :D
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JP,

Congratulations. Jes' not so long ago things seemed so up in the
air...Now you're a "REAL" Professor, have the new radio gig...

Great that things are working out for you.
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That's too cool! Congrats!
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You'll do well Jim. We're all rootin' for ya. Deb already thinks she's gonna be the 'Teacher's Pet'!
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