THE ACCLIVITY BLOG
Racism, Academia, Faculty, Women of Color
There is a problem with racism in academia, and it's time you start talking about it. This issue disproportionately affects women of color, who face racism daily in the classroom and beyond. 1. Academic Career Advancement Women face unique challenges in their academic...
Brand Development with The Brand Dame– What’s Your Story?
I had the opportunity to speak with Lyn Chamberlin. Lyn is an experienced executive coach who works with professional women to create meaningful public profiles that showcase their expertise and accomplishments in new and exciting ways. In our discussion, she...
Benefits of Learning New Skills as a Professor
Learning new skills is crucial for career advancement in academia. It also helps those in research broaden their work as they develop new techniques to keep up with the fast-developing world. Professors, adjuncts, or those looking to advance into a position as an...
How to Manage Job Stress in Academia
We all know that stress does really bad things to the people who experience it. Job stress is a common issue in the workplace. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health job stress is more of an...
As a Professor, when should you start thinking about promotion?
It's a question that many early-career professors ask themselves - when should I start thinking about promotion? The answer, of course, depends on the individual and the institution. However, there are some general tips that can help you achieve success in your...
Have You Heard of SMART Goals? They really do work!
Goal setting is a life skill that every individual should possess. Professionals from all industries should practice the SMART goal-setting model. Through SMART goals, you can have a clearly defined purpose. With this model, you can also organize your goals well and...