8 Tips to Help You Manage Your Email Inbox
In my first few weeks as a faculty member I was unsure how to manage my email inbox. I received more email than I had in probably the prior 6 months as a self-employed interpreter who was mostly a stay-at-home mom. Initially I didn’t know whose emails I could safely delete. The subject lines were […]
Revising the Attendance Policy
When I create my syllabi I attempt to make policies are inclusive and equitable. I don’t want to put students, especially a particular group of students at a disadvantage. That’s why I’ve been mulling over how to word an attendance statement/policy that encourages attendance and is not punitive to those who can’t always attend class. […]
Publication Pipeline and Templates
I’ve developed a few strategies for keeping my publication pipeline moving over the years. I’m sharing my pipeline, processes, and some templates below in hopes that it might help you with your publication pipeline management. I first learned of publication pipelines from Cathy Mazak of Scholar’s Voice. Erin Marie Furtak provides a nice overview of […]
Undergraduate Research Tasks: What to Hand Off First
Undergraduate students may be the most underused engine in your scholarship pipeline. If you don’t have grants or graduate students, undergraduates can move your research forward more than you think. Handing off research tasks to undergraduate research assistants doesn’t just give you time for the work only you can do, students get multiple benefits from […]
Effective Research Collaboration
Hey there, researchers! Today, I want to dive into research collaboration. Collaborative research can help you get started, keep you inspired to get started, and help you publish more scholarly work. It’s an important way that I’ve built my research career. Every time I start to work with new collaborators I’ve got to take a […]
Types of Editors and When Faculty Need Them: A Guide
Editor is a funny word. Until I was looking for an editor for my dissertation, I didn’t realize how many different types of editors there are. Below I’ll describe what each type of editor does and how they support academics throughout their careers. Some faculty may not realize that many of their colleagues hire various […]
The Power of Protected Time: How Faculty Writing Retreats Unlock Productivity
Discover how dedicated faculty writing retreats help faculty overcome common writing barriers and reconnect with their research passion. Why Finding Time for Deep Academic Writing Feels Impossible As academics, we all know the struggle. Your research and writing projects perpetually sit on the back burner while teaching responsibilities, committee work, and administrative tasks consume your […]
Essential Elements of Successful Tenure Applications
To craft a compelling and successful tenure application you need to follow these 4 rules.
Support your Tenure with Selective Faculty Service
If you’re a full-time faculty member, it’s likely that the demands for your service far exceed your capacity. The specific expectations for service vary based on the type of institution, and the specific faculty position. It’s important to focus on selective service where your strengths can shine in a personal mission aligned goal. Service does […]
Teaching Time Blocks for Faculty
Learn how to create a sustainable semester schedule through strategic time blocking. See how one faculty member allocates time for teaching, scholarship, and service while maintaining work-life balance.