Filter & Sort
Green-Eyed Grad Student
Everything changed when my best friend immediately found tenure-track employment while I struggled to finish a dissertation that seemed increasingly like a waste of time, writes Patricia Grisafi.
Reverse Engineering the Student Experience
Well-meaning administrators and faculty members have put processes into place that show little awareness of the hurdles students confront, says Bridget Burns.
Show, Not Tell, in Marketing to International Students
Lofty (yet unsubstantiated) claims of “high-quality teaching” or graduates who “go on to start amazing careers in a variety of well-known companies” don’t cut it for international prospects. Real evidence is needed.
On Choosing an Alternative Academic Path
An interview with instructional designer Kes Schroer.
Hearing without (Necessarily) Listening: The Soundtrack to Your Work Life
Thinking about our research soundscapes.
Full Disclosure Not Required
Is it acceptable to be our “authentic selves” in a job search? Paula Di Rita Wishart gives some advice.
From Retention to Persistence
Three major experiences shape student motivation to stay in college and graduate, writes Vincent Tinto.