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Viva the Scholar-Activist!
While traditional or mainstream scholars refuse to fully recognize our research-action efforts, writes Alvaro Huerta, activists criticize us for operating in the so-called ivory tower.
3 Ways You Can Be Stymied in Your Career
Jennifer Polk and L. Maren Wood answer reader questions about how to avoid or get around some key roadblocks.
Using Online Evaluations to Improve Instruction
When Steven Bell returned to the online classroom after a long hiatus, a training course persuaded him that student evaluations could actually be useful. He shares his tips for how professors can use the evaluations to make themselves better.
We All Have Bad Days
Can fostering goodwill on campuses make a difference? Maria Shine Stewart reflects on the topic.
Teach Like You Mean It
Josh DeSantis and Nicole Hesson give tips to job seekers for preparing a top-notch teaching demo.
On the Road to Champion
Deborah S. Willis gives advice for how to become a diversity, equity and inclusion leader.
Frustrations of a Queer Academic Writer
Jamie J. Hagen ponders the costs that come with narrowing one's focus as an activist in order to build an academic résumé.
Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence
How can academic leaders foster a culture of excellence in their departments and other units? Robert A. Easter, C. K. Gunsalus, Sebastian Wraight, Nicholas C. Burbules and Jeremy D. Meuser suggest some specific actions to take.