Survival Strategies for BIPOC Higher Ed Administrators
History of positions available for people of color There was not much movement within higher education to provide for school administrates for Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC) until the advent and eventual success of the civil rights movement in the decade...
Interpersonal Interactions, Purpose, and the Ascension to Provost
It was a pleasure to speak with Dr. Clytrice Watson on my podcast, Advancing Your Career in Academia. Dr. Watson is the Associate Provost for Academic and Student Services at Delaware State University. In our discussion, she shared her career journey. Q: So let's...
The Mental Health Crisis in Academia
Academia has a (not-so-hidden) mental health crisis at all levels. The pandemic paradigm shift to remote instruction added to the preexisting heavy workloads, inequality, constant juggling between coursework, mentoring, and the need to prove one's abilities has dealt...
5 Ways to Avoid Burn-Out in Higher Learning
The world of academia has radically changed over the last few years. The pandemic brought a new set of challenges, along with a shift from traditional classroom teaching, to virtual learning. As a result, academic professionals have collectively expressed concern over...
Learn a New Skill That Might Lead to a New Career Path
There is a direct relationship between learning new skills and the potential for advancement in higher education. When you open yourself up to learning new information and skills, you may also learn how you could fit into a job in higher education. Reasons for you to...
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...
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