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The Promise and Perils of Master’s Degrees
Despite the views of some critics, such programs are generally a good investment, writes Gillian R. Hayes, who offers five strategies for ensuring students have valuable experiences.

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Graduate Students Should Seek Multiple Mentors
November 15, 2021
You need guidance beyond what a faculty adviser can offer, writes Tithi Basu Mallik, who recommends identifying other people who can provide three key dimensions of support.
Applying an Equity Lens to COVID Impact Statements
November 12, 2021
Documenting the pandemic’s effect, especially on women faculty and those of color, is vital, write Donna Riley and Mangala Subramaniam, who offer advice on how to assess such statements.
Department Chairs in Distress
November 11, 2021
Their work is often overwhelming and underappreciated—and increasingly complicated by COVID, racial issues, severe financial exigencies and other challenges, writes Ralph A. Gigliotti.
Don’t Blame the Technology
November 10, 2021
The study of teaching and learning, including online instructional methods, must be part of every doctoral program, argue Judith Altschuler Cahn, James R. Stellar and Suzanne Brooks.
8 Steps to Cultivating a Habit of Scholarship
November 9, 2021
David Mulry reflects on what he wishes he’d known early in his academic career about effective research and writing habits.

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