Tuesday, March 21, 2017

The Presence of the Dean and the Faculty Frolics 2017

I realize that the participation of the dean of college in the activity of the faculty cannot be underestimated. Last February 16, 2017, the college of arts and sciences won the 2nd place (or First Runner Up. The champion of the contest was the College of Education) in the faculty frolic under the big college category. All I can is that the participation of our dean is a big factor to the success of the contest.

His presence from Day 1 up to the last day of the practice serves as a sort of intimidation. It is of natural instance that when the superior is present, the subordinates would attend the practice without any second thought. He was there from the beginning until the end of every practice observing and assisting in whatever way he could in the finale part of the presentation. In short, all I can say is that his presence is intimidating, yet inspiring at the same time.

Second, his interest in the contest led him to participate by joining the dance during the finale. By the way, the concept of the presentation was about GOT TALENT where each department has to give a 2-minute presentation either dancing, or singing or short, funny drama. After each department did their part, together, the CAS faculty-participants, would gather in the middle of the stage and have the mass dance before doing the exit. And the dean was joyously dancing with all his heart out.

And lastly, his support is unwavering by providing us with arroz caldo during the practice. The practice was done from 6:00 to 7:30PM. Undeniably it was a time for dinner, but yet he took the initiative to be the provider to our hungry stomachs. Thus everyone was energetic and cooperative throughout the practice.

So, every time there is an event like the faculty frolic, expect that teachers would do their best to bring out their natural talent only when the head of the unit is actively present, participating and supporting the group with the end in mind of achieving the goal, that is, of winning the contest.