That was FAST
May. 25th, 2023 06:33 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lydamorehouse I sent in a proposal to the Loft on May 13 for upcoming classes. I happened to check Submittable for something else and discovered it was already rejected. Apparently, my being "talked to" by my boss was not enough to satisfy powers that be (namely a certain summer session "instructor.")
This is going to be a MASSIVE financial hit for my family.
So, now my question is: how I do this? Is there a market for classes by me? I don't know. If so, what format would they even take? Have any of you done this sort of thing--just taught a class that you ran out of your home or a library or online?? I'd love some advice (and/or sympathy.)
I feel like the biggest irony is that when it all first came to light in the summer, Shawn wanted me to just tell them I wouldn't co-teach, to break my contract. Can you imagine? I mean, I guess this has just turned into a slow death and that would have been a quicker way to get the same result, but damn.
This sucks.
This is going to be a MASSIVE financial hit for my family.
So, now my question is: how I do this? Is there a market for classes by me? I don't know. If so, what format would they even take? Have any of you done this sort of thing--just taught a class that you ran out of your home or a library or online?? I'd love some advice (and/or sympathy.)
I feel like the biggest irony is that when it all first came to light in the summer, Shawn wanted me to just tell them I wouldn't co-teach, to break my contract. Can you imagine? I mean, I guess this has just turned into a slow death and that would have been a quicker way to get the same result, but damn.
This sucks.
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Date: 2023-05-26 03:35 pm (UTC)A long time ago, the Twin Cities had a thing called "Open U" which was a program run through the University of Minnesota that also had classes for adults, but at a community ed price. I should see if that still exists as well.
But, yes, thanks you for all these thoughts. I mean, I did just GET a hefty paycheck from my Beloit gig, so i know this kind of work is out there.
Anyway, THANK YOU for the advice and sympathy. I need far more of the latter today because I am feeling deeply heartbroken this morning. I'm sure I'll bounce back, but, MAN, it's hitting me hard this morning.