The Project Begins

Please take a look at my plan in the previous posting, but here are some minor updates to start with:

• I will be including a step in which I seek approval from the central office before distributing any surveys. 
• I will also include a rationale for the importance and purpose of students doing homework as part of the goal.

As far as the process goes, I was a little suprised at the interest some are having as I discuss my project.  I am simply planting seeds right now.  I will have to spend a week or two revisiting conversations and then of course making "the request".  How do you approach individuals that are as busy or busier than you and say, "wanna help me do some research that will not only help the school, but prepare me to be a better leader?"  I know that some of my colleagues, and we will call those friends, will not care and gladly help.  But then there are those who you know would be great in helping, but are busier than a New York taxi driver.  Maybe I should expect them to say no...I mean, I don't want to be the reason they punch a wall.  Do people still do that, punch walls?  Then there is "the ones".  You know, the ones that think any request of any of their time is rediculous to even consider because they have so much of it to use, why not just hord it.  Well anyway, when it gets down to it, I am sure there are 5-6 other colleagues that will be glad to help me and our campus improve in a vital area.  Until next time...