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The Federal Option
James M. Van Wyck interviews Alexandra Lord, who left a tenure-track position in history for a career in government -- and is glad she made the switch.
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Doctoral Students Need Support Groups, Too
Robert Greim describes how his graduate cohort helped themselves and other future academics by creating a student organization.
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The CEO Is the Difference
Colleges -- especially those facing major financial difficulties -- need leaders who can craft a vision as well as carry it out, write Yoram and Edith Neumann.
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The 'Revise and Resubmit'
Michael S. Harris offers advice on how to handle a key part of the publishing process.
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Medical Treatment and English
Sean P. Murphy, an English professor turned psychiatric mental health nurse-practitioner, considers the communication and other skills needed for both jobs.
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Your Tenure Decision Year
Kerry Ann Rockquemore suggests ways to minimize stress and think ahead -- regardless of what your department decides.
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Verbal Origami
Joseph Barber explores how to think about your résumé -- and how to reshape the language you use -- if you are a new Ph.D. looking for employment outside academe.
