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Getting to know you: Professor Greg Rabidoux
By Teresa Dickert
Staff Writer
As a newer face amongst the Carroll College faculty, teaching here about two years, many people may not know who Greg Rabidoux is. Some students may recognize him from an introductory politics class or first year seminar, but where else does he appear on campus?
Recently a Pre-Law Club began at Carroll (see last issue), of which Rabidoux, a current law student himself, correspondingly accepted the position of advisor. He explains that the subject of law has always interested him, and admits he was a bit of a geek when he was younger because he preferred to read Sherlock Holmes and law cases rather than other novels. These days he is fascinated with other major influences in American history such as John Marshall, Thomas Jefferson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan. He feels that one of the more admirable people living today is Anthony Robbins, a power motivator who sells books and other materials on infomercials.
If you are reading this article, you may also notice his byline in the New Perspective. He contributes articles because he believes that having a strong student newspaper at a college is vital, and that the college community (professors, students, alumni, etc.) should support it if they expect the newspaper staff to succeed. Rabidoux knows these things first hand since he was the editor of the newspaper when he attended high school.
Also in high school, as a member of Boys' State, he learned that when people rally around a common goal and have a greater good in mind extreme differences in background/race can be overcome. (Ironically, in his case it was creating a newspaper for Boys' State.) He uses this story to encourage people to reflect on how alike they are, instead of focusing on differences.
Rabidoux also suggests, "Students should always believe in themselves and their abilities no matter what their major because they can make a positive effect." According to Rabidoux, faculty members play an important role. In addition to required content, they should provide the "opportunity for students to develop key life skills," so that long after the material is forgotten, those students will still have other knowledge to fall back on.
When he was working at attaining his master's at American University in Washington D.C., he indirectly learned a lesson of his own. A former military officer who, in his opinion, epitomized the three characteristics of persistence, determination, and hard work taught him by example.
As a student and professor, Rabidoux understands the pressures and demands placed upon his students, and empathizes with them. His view is that today's students have been expected to become more serious at an earlier age. He explains that expectations to complete internships, participate in extra curricular activities, complete research studies, etc., do not allow students much time to themselves.
Personally, Rabidoux feels that managing time is the most difficult part about being a law student and professor simultaneously. "It is a challenge to stay fresh and energetic," he asserts, "while keeping up with the responsibilities to myself, my students, and more importantly my wife."
During the odd occasions in which he has free time, he will workout to stay energetic and healthy, or attend movies in the theaters. Each of these things he tries to do with his wife, Maravillas Lencina. "Maravillas is Spanish for marvelous," Rabidoux explains. She was originally from Spain, but was participating in a pro- fessional tennis competition in Texas when Rabidoux happened to be there teaching. She currently is a member of the faculty at Marquette University.
Rabidoux has some advice based on the relationship he has with his wife. He suggests, "When you find someone of true quality, make sure you hold on to that person, and commit yourself to that person. I have, and I have never regretted that decision." He maintains, "This upcoming September 12th we will be celebrating our 10th anniversary."
