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Sustainability work #5 - Staffing the students
I don't want to say that I have as much contact with students as a typical faculty member, but I...
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Failure in Urban Universities
Kevin Carey wonders why pathetically low graduation rates are accepted -- even as lawmakers focus renewed attention on inner city public high schools.
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In Praise of Boondoggles
I have the relative misfortune of following in the footsteps of some pretty good managers. Right now a brain-dead predecessor...
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Mothering at Mid-Career: A Much-Needed Break
This fall has been busy. I'm pretty sure I say that every year, but with three full classes, several important...
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Don't Be Afraid to Study War
The PMLA, the publication of the Modern Language Association, the major association of professors of English, has called for papers...
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Career Coach: Should I Apply to Academia?
Dear all, This is the first time I come to this site. I have a question, and wasn't sure how...
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Should I Apply to Academia?
Dear all, This is the first time I come to this site. I have a question, and wasn't sure how to start a new thread. So I hope it is OK that I post here. I am a 30 year old female PhD student, and I will graduate next year. My husband and I plan to have two children in the next 4-5 years. And I would like to take a leave for a year for each kid, which accumulates to 2 years.(For medical reasons, I don't want to wait till late 30s to have children.) My question is should I apply for academia? Is my plan compatible with academia? Can I have two kids before getting tenure, and taking one year off for each kid? I am in science, so I can easily go into industry. Family life is more important to me than career. Thanks so much in advance for any advice you may give me!! Hell yes you should apply! Academia needs more women (and men) like you--people who know straight up what their priorities are, and aren't so cowed by "the job market" that they're ready to feel grateful for anything that comes their way. With confidence like that you'd probably be an awesome interview and a strong candidate.
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Sustainability work #4 - Spreading the gospel
Maybe I'm a heretic, but I think a sustainable society/economy/environment can be nicer than the one we've got now. (And...