Career Advice

The COVID-19 crisis stands to drive more Ph.D.s from academia than any event in living memory, and they will require strong career guidance and support, writes Christopher L. Caterine.

By Christopher L. Caterine

A common question these days, writes Douglas Harrison, is "How do we keep students from cheating on online exams?"

By Douglas Harrison

Focusing on purpose, compassion, connection and balance in times of uncertainty can help you cope with challenges, writes Rebecca Pope-Ruark.

By Rebecca Pope-Ruark

For Ph.D.s, going on the job market can be a lot like conducting scientific research, writes Briana Konnick, who offers guidance and an iterative framework.

By Briana Konnick

Colleges should be mindful of how cultural competence plays a role in every area of their business operations, from student development to even pandemic preparation, argues Kenneth M. Chapman Jr.

By Kenneth M. Chapman Jr.

Now, more than ever, we should consider those who are already in precarious positions within the academic structure, Emily Solari urges.

By Emily Solari

The threat to wide-ranging discourse in classes during the pandemic is real, argues Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill, as faculty and students worry that their comments online could be twisted to discredit them.

By Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill

Teaching Zoom classes depletes our energy, argues Susan D. Blum, because videoconferencing is nearly a replication of face-to-face interaction but not quite.

By Susan D. Blum