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Sending the Wrong Messages

College send subtle and not-so-subtle messages to new faculty hires, and frequently these early lessons hurt morale and the sense of community, writes Becky Wai-Ling Packard.

Austistic in Academe

An anonymous scholar shares her experience.

Off the Rails

Karla P. Zepeda recalls a set of odd and inappropriate interview questions -- and how she dealt with them.

Learning to Say No

Ellen Mayock reviews how to set priorities, and how that should lead you to reject most -- but not all -- service requests.

'Call Me Dr. ______'

A young black female academic notices that students call her colleagues Doctor or Professor, but she is addressed by her first name. Kerry Ann Rockquemore reviews her options.

Get Over the Guilt

So you are a grad student or postdoc who hasn't visited the career center? Michael Matrone tells you how to get ready.

Any Questions?

Melissa Dennihy reviews what to ask and what not to ask a search committee during an interview.

Staying Healthy on a Crowded Campus

Eszter Hargittai shares tips, realizing that academics can't isolate themselves from people, some of whom will be sneezing and coughing.