11.06.07
The Grindstone
I relabeled the binders in my office. They are heavy white and cumbersome binders full of Financial Aid mumbo-jumbo and I’m too new to know what I can throw away and what needs to stay – so I relabeled them with the intention of adding something for people to comment on as they sit in my office for appointments, and if I haven’t opened it in 6 months – I think it’s safe to toss.
Apocalypse Prevention Manual (Open to Prevent Mayhem and Disorder of the Student Financial Aid Variety)
Loopholes and Technicalities (Questionably Useful Federal Rules Guidelines)
Stranger Things Have Happened (A Guide to Financial Aid 2005-2006)
Users Guide to Jedi Mind-Tricks (The Official Workbook of the Force)
Antiquated Yet Strangely Useful Forms (aka “Paper applications”)
So far, I haven’t been reproached for my new labeling system. Two students have commented on my Jedi Mind-Tricks – But I just shrugged and said, “These are not the droids you’re looking for.” then walked away. I wasn’t even sure they were really that noticeable, but then a co-worker asked me to make binder covers for hers as well… so I guess I’ll keep doing it as long as I can get away with it.
Nelli said,
November 6, 2007 at 7:53 pm
Hahaha. I should do that. Great idea.
Sondra said,
November 7, 2007 at 2:42 pm
Where was a person like you when I had to deal with the financial aid office? They were so mean at my college! One of the very few times I remember crying out of frustration in public was at the financial aid office.
Athena said,
November 7, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Ohhh! Girly! I’m sorry.
Who made my Sondra cry?
Give me their name and social security number.