Professor Patrick Hill: Creating a Comfortable Environment for Students
Arriving at University Hall, public speaking professor Patrick Hill orders a chamomile tea with a dash of honey and looks at his watch to check the time. It reads 12:55 p.m. Walking up to the second floor, he dodges students who have their heads down and eyes glued to the screens of their phones. He then walks into the classroom with his tea in hand, ready to start class. The classroom is filled with chatter and laughter coming from all around the room. Once a few students have walked in, there ...