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Stooges, Turncoats and Others
To make a false distinction between service and administration is counterproductive and harms faculty of color and women, write Carolyn Dever and George Justice.
Notes From a Teaching President
It can make for a grueling workweek, but the insights gained from students make teaching worth it, writes Martha D. Saunders, who offers advice to other presidents who still crave the classroom.
Managing Subconscious Messages in Your Job Search
Sometimes you can use them to your benefit, writes Joseph Barber, and other times you want to make sure they don't disadvantage you.
How to Navigate an Academic Conference
Victoria Reyes offers three tips that can ease any anxiety you may have and help you get the most out of attending one.
August Homework for College Leaders
Presidents, board chairs and other trustees should spend time now thinking about how best to prepare for potential crises that may arise in the fast-approaching new academic year, Margaret Dunning advises.
The Self-Aware Leader
Effective leadership is rooted in understanding the leader you currently are as well as the leader you need to become for your unit to thrive, write Elizabeth A. Luckman, Nicholas C. Burbules, C. K. Gunsalus and Robert A. Easter.
Give It a Rest
Finished your dissertation and ready to write your book? Not so fast, warns Laura Portwood-Stacer.
Grad Students Should Consider Administrative Work
A wide range of positions at colleges and universities are open to those with a Ph.D., writes Chris M. Golde.