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Reach Out to Your Program Officer
Russ Olwell writes that academics working on grants -- proposed or awarded -- need to remember what they tell students about how there are no dumb questions.
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The Only Resolution You Need
It's all about writing every day, writes Kerry Ann Rockquemore.
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Don’t Follow Your Passion
Stephanie K. Eberle has some issues with one of the most common pieces of advice new Ph.D.s receive.
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Inclusive Conversations
Diversity and inclusion can be challenging ideals to discuss, let alone realize. Elizabeth Simmons shares strategies gleaned from conversations with trusted colleagues.
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An MLA Interviewee’s Survival Guide
A year out from his own run through the annual meeting gauntlet, Christopher Garland offers tips on being prepared, impressing the search committee -- and avoiding that last-minute meltdown in the elevator.
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5 Professional Skills
Grad students can be strategic about being employable later, writes Karla P. Zepeda.
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Alt-Ac for the Holidays
When your faculty friends are far from campus, what's an alt-ac administrator to do? Brenda Bethman has a plan.
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No Justice! No Peace! No Writing?
Post-Ferguson, how can young scholars balance their desire to join in activism with the demands of winning tenure? Kerry Ann Rockquemore considers the issues.