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Creating New Connections and Conversations in the Classroom
Andrew Joseph Pegoda recommends that instructors schedule regular times for student wellness lessons.
Trying Things That Scare You
Melissa Dalgleish explores why academics tend to keep doing what they're good at -- and why that can be a trap.
Needed: Leadership Training for Faculty and Academic Staff
Cultivating such skills is essential for institutions to truly thrive in the current higher education landscape, argue Annmarie Caño and Keith E. Whitfield.
How to Create a Better Mentor for Yourself
Michael Schwalbe offers five suggestions for how you can get the most out of such a relationship.
Creating and Publicizing a Diversity Plan
Michael Bugeja describes in detail how to develop, update and share a stand-alone plan that puts everyone on record.
Workshops That Work
Given the serious flaws in many professional development sessions, many of us could benefit from having a guide or coach to help us create better ones, argues Melissa Nicolas.
Internships for International Grad Students: A Step-By-Step Guide
The good news is such internships are totally doable -- as long as you take time to plan ahead and keep a few special considerations in mind, advises Leah Collum.
'Has Anyone Asked About That Pin?'
Max Jordan Nguemeni Tiako, a black medical student at a university hospital, considers the impact of a white colleague displaying a symbol of racial justice in his attire.