Dr Olivas' Blog

Most of these appear in publications (e.g., Prospanica's former newsletter, "the bottom line", Hand in Hand, a publication of PennWest (formerly Clarion U of Pennsylvania)'s Partners in Teaching, Learning and Assessment; or others) for students, colleagues, friends and family. Thanks for stopping by!

Why Can’t I Choose My Teammates in Your Classes?

Students often ask me why they can’t pick their own teammates in my classes. In many classes, choosing your own group is common, and I used ...

Students' Comments, December 2025

The following are some of the comments left by students who took my classes in the Fall of 2025. They knew that (1) their names would not be...

Catholic social scientists reframe perspective on retirement

Here is a very interesting article based on a recent presentation I made at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Society of Catholic Social Sci...

Do College Degrees Increase Happiness?

This is a question that many in our society are asking. For many years, it seemed as though education was the path to a successful and happy...

What Motivates Expatriates to Extend their Life Abroad?

On June 30th, I had the privilege (and pleasure!) of moderating this IHRM (International Human Resource Management) webinar. I hope you enjo...

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