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‘Why Do I Set Writing Deadlines That I Can’t Keep?’
Advice from an academic-productivity expert on how to realistically assess how long a manuscript will take you to finish. -
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What to Expect When You Become a Scholarly Editor
A primer on the career challenges and benefits of doing academic editing. -
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Long Live the Virtual Campus Visit
Six reasons why an online format is better for faculty job finalists than the traditional in-person interview. -
College and the Work Force
Free Report: What Employers Are Saying About Higher Ed
For many companies, decisions about how much education to require are not simple. -
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Take Your Words From Lecture to Page
What compelling lecturers do, and how their techniques can translate to good writing. -
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Ask the Chair: Should You Lead a Department on the Brink? And How?
Advice for an untenured professor who has been appointed to chair a vulnerable department. -
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How to Empower Your Graduate Dean and Save the Ph.D.
It’s time to confer more money and authority on a position whose weakness in the campus hierarchy has always been a given. -
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How Data and Technology Can Improve Advising and Equity
Good advising is really about giving students the information they need — when they need it. -
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Faculty Job Dissatisfaction Isn’t About ‘Burnout’
The core issue many academics struggle with is how their work can have more of an impact on people. -
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What to Expect When You Visit a Department as an Outside Reviewer
Tips for academic program reviewers on making the most of a campus visit.