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Amplifying the Voices of Sexual Violence Survivors
It is more important than ever that we in higher education work to make space for survivors to tell their stories, writes Eric Joy Denise.
Creating Space for Academic Babies
Academics must rid themselves of outdated gendered and racialized perceptions of working parents, argues Whitney N. Laster Pirtle.
Supporting Academic Staff
Elizabeth H. Simmons offers advice on how deans, chairs and directors can make academics outside the tenure system feel valued, rewarded, included and consulted.
Nondisclosure Agreements: Be Cautious
Signing one may make it difficult for you to get another job, warns Robert Holyer.
Tea and Sympathy
While it’s usually not mentioned in job descriptions or part of any formal training, a major part of the unofficial duties of faculty members involves helping students deal with personal challenges, writes Angela B. Fulk.
Help Is Right at Hand
Never again after graduate school will you have access to so many free, high-quality career development services, writes Melissa Dalgleish, who advises how to make the most of what your campus offers.
Birthing Both a Baby and Ph.D. as a Woman of Color
Dealing with both pregnancy and a Ph.D. were challenge enough, writes Whitney N. Laster Pirtle, without the unexpected additional burdens that she faced.
'Playing The Game' for Black Grad Students
Eric Joy Denise shares advice and insights for new and prospective students.