Once upon a time, I was asked to put broadcasting knowledge to to second year communication students. While explaining the importance of developing a portfolio, I mentioned that a degree is useless in distinguishing yourself from other degree holders. The lecturer sitting in took tremendous offense to this line of remark and an exchange followed.
Following my presentation, said lecturer went directly to the program manager and wishing to apologise for offending, after taking questions, I sought the lecturer out.
They were still in the program manager’s office complaining about my remarks and I defended myself. After a frank discussion, it was determined that my skills could be of use to teach a course on communication ethics based on my legal work…and just like that, I became a lecturer.
