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December 21, 2010

Happy Holidays!

A few announcements to my readers:

  • The blog is going to go on a wee holiday break, and will return on Monday, January 3, 2011. (You have no idea how happy I am that 2011 is in sight!)
  • In February, Jo VanEvery and I will be offering a class on choosing your career consciously, whether you want to stay in academia or find something else. We’ll be announcing more in early January — and you can sign up here to make sure you get the info!

Whatever your religious and cultural persuasion, have a lovely darkest-days-of-winter holiday (assuming the Northern Hemisphere!).

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December 20, 2010

Monday roundup

A weekly collection of interesting things I find around the Internet. Find something I didn’t? I’d love to hear about it the comments!

What people were talking about this week

What happens at the University-level tenure committee? Female Science Prof tells the tale.

Advice for visiting professors looking to get hired on a tenure-track line.

The Penn State faculty senate proposes removing restrictions on “controversial material” in the classroom.

A few comments about comments

The whole question of being unhappy in academia — no matter what stage you’re in — can feel fraught. If you’d like to comment but are feeling shy about “being out there,” feel free to make up a persona or comment anonymously. You can also email me directly.

First-time commenters are always moderated (because you wouldn’t believe the spam I get), so if your comment doesn’t show up immediately, hang tight! Chances are, I’m not right on my email.

And most of all, let’s all practice compassion for ourselves and others in this difficult time and space.

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December 13, 2010

Monday roundup

A weekly collection of interesting things I find around the Internet. Find something I didn’t? I’d love to hear about it the comments!

What people were talking about this week

Biologists who’ve served on grant review panels talk about how to not get grant funding.

The belief that higher ed is “not a business” runs deep – but it was never true and it’s even less true today.

Rutgers offers a Pre-Doctoral Leadership Development Institute to teach graduate students about higher ed administration.

Thinking outside the US box – you may be right for an international faculty position.

A few comments about comments

The whole question of being unhappy in academia — no matter what stage you’re in — can feel fraught. If you’d like to comment but are feeling shy about “being out there,” feel free to make up a persona or comment anonymously. You can also email me directly.

First-time commenters are always moderated (because you wouldn’t believe the spam I get), so if your comment doesn’t show up immediately, hang tight! Chances are, I’m not right on my email.

And most of all, let’s all practice compassion for ourselves and others in this difficult time and space.

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