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The Quandary of Presidential Constraints
Amid the controversies over whether and when presidents should speak out, Thomas A. Parham asks, whose voice are we listening to?
Not the Dissertation but the Journey
While key, completing a thesis is the least important aspect of your Ph.D., writes María P. Ángel, and you should also focus on three other areas.
Saving Yourself During Downsizings
Alfred G. Mueller II outlines three steps you should take to future-proof your employment and long-term career.
Taking Charge of Your Job Search
Before applying to jobs, take stock of what you most need from work and use those needs as filters to determine the best positions for you, writes Annie Maxfield.
The Purpose and Value of Positionality Statements
Tracy Peña and Jessica O’Brien suggest five reasons to include them in your writings, as well as some potential pitfalls to consider.
Promoting a Sense of Belonging Among Grad Students
Too little emphasis is placed on encouraging them to build community beyond their program and across the university, write Sarah Beal, Christa J. Porter and Manfred H. M. van Dulmen.
Parlez-vous ‘Skills’?
Mary Anne Cusato and Barbara MacLeod describe how transferable skills assignments can boost morale and reiterate the value of the liberal arts across disciplines.
Answering the Call
Presidents must embody resilience and courage as they guide campuses through tensions and traumas, Freeman A. Hrabowski III and Ted Mitchell say.