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Judging the Environment
Sue V. Rosser writes about the importance of looking for signals -- both in policies and in attitudes -- in evaluating whether a department will be supportive of female scientists.
Concluding Remarks
Wrapping up their series on what different types of colleges and universities should seek in new leaders, Richard Skinner and Emily Miller urge boards to think boldly.
Learning Time Management
Balancing responsibilities is the most difficult part of an academic career, writes Nate Kreuter. And that's true even in summer, when some duties may not be present (and you may not be getting paid).
Serious Fun
Creating an electronic portfolio of your academic work for tenure or promotion may be the best approach -- but only if it feels authentic to you, write Paula Dagnon and Karen Hoelscher.
Presidential First Steps -- II
Patrick Sanaghan and Kimberly Eberbach offer practical advice on reaching out to constituents, managing the staff and setting the agenda.
Presidential First Steps - I
Patrick Sanaghan and Kimberly Eberbach suggest the questions a new campus leader should ask, and offer advice on listening skills.
Helping Students Think About Thinking
Humanities and social science instructors should help undergraduates learn how to recognize and describe their higher order skills as they hit the job market, Casey Wiley writes.
'Plan B' and Bob Dylan
Felicia B. LeClere rejects the idea that the only reason to get a Ph.D. is for an academic career.