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Off Track, On Point

Yes, I would like to be a tenured professor, writes Julie Shayne, but I decided to choose happiness over self-implosion.

Should You Become Chair

Despite my pure intentions when agreeing to serve as a department chair, it began my descent into the ninth circle of hell, writes Professor Plainspoken.

Bias and the Application Process

The application review process can significantly disadvantage applicants from underrepresented groups, writes Jeffrey W. Lockhart.

Externalities and External Validation

If you do enough internal work, at some point you realize that you need to be the person you want to be in academe -- no matter what the circumstances, writes Sophia Sen.
Illustration of a diverse group dressed in business attire

Allies and Microaggressions

When you see microaggressions occurring against colleagues, how should you respond? Kerry Ann Rockquemore offers guidance.

More Than Diversity

Being authentic is the most important thing, writes Eric Anthony Grollman. What good does seeing a black or brown face at the front of the classroom do if that face is wearing a mask?

The “Sacredness” of Social Media

Faculty members should be allowed to keep their own social media space off-limits to students, argues Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder.

Facing Stereotypes and Double Binds

Raising awareness of them and serving as models for other people is crucial for women in leadership positions in academe, writes Nichola D. Gutgold.