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Getting the Emphasis Right
Terry McGlynn explains the essentials of a cover letter for academic jobs at teaching institutions.
The Final Semester
Eric Anthony Grollman offers advice on the last push by a graduate student to finish a dissertation -- and to move on.
Moving In
Jim Troha shares thoughts on what it's like to move from being a senior administrator to a president on a new campus.
Give the Administration a Break
The year he spent assisting a college president in a tough spot gave Eric Robinson new appreciation for the challenges campus leaders face.
Adjunct Moms, Adjunct Breadwinners
A discussion between two longtime non-tenure-track faculty members.
'Normalized' Weekend Work
Jeana Jorgensen discusses a key issue involving faculty members' time.
Change the Tenure System
It's time to admit the biases in current promotion systems, and to work to prevent them, writes KerryAnn O’Meara.
The End of the Line
Advice is plentiful for administrators starting new jobs. What should you do when your term is over? Richard Gelles offers his "Dead Dean Walking" list.