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Advice
The Self-Employment Path for Ph.D.s
Six questions to answer first if you’re thinking about opening your own business. -
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Associate Professors and the ‘Second Book Problem’
How a new writers institute aims to help faculty members complete book two and earn promotion. -
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Will the ‘Enrollment Cliff’ Help or Hurt Your Career?
How to make higher education’s environment of scarcity work for you instead of against you. -
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How to Approach a Book Editor
What you should do, what you can but don’t need to do, and what you will have to do to get published. -
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Instead of a Writing Marathon, Why Not Try a Sprint?
How to organize an on-campus meetup for faculty members looking for a burst of progress on a manuscript. -
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‘How Do I Speed Up My Writing?’
Advice from a productivity expert for an academic who wants to pick up the pace and finish a manuscript. -
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‘It’s 300 Words — How Long Could It Take?’ and Other Writing Traps
Advice from a productivity expert on shortcuts for drafting conference papers and abstracts. -
Public Perception
What the Public Really Thinks About Higher Education
Americans still believe in the value of a college credential, but they aren’t convinced higher education is fulfilling its promise to society, The Chronicle’s national survey shows. -
New Semester
How to Create a Syllabus
There’s never a bad time to re-examine and rethink how to write your syllabus. This guide walks you through everything you need to know, with specific tips and strategies, to craft an effective syllabus. -
Advice
8 Dos and Don’ts of Stepping Away From Administration
How to manage the surprises and challenges that await you on returning to the faculty.