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Newsletter Archive
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June 12, 2023
How to Find a Natural Style on the Page
Dos and don’ts for making the most of first-person writing, and steering clear of its traps. -
June 5, 2023
How We Wrestle With (and Avoid) the Retirement Decision
The one thing you can’t do is say: “Bob, I’m sensing that the thrill is gone. Certainly your student evaluations suggest as much. Isn’t it time for you to retire?” -
May 30, 2023
Moving in After Moving Up
What to consider in setting up your physical and digital space in a new leadership position. -
May 22, 2023
Is Multitasking Doing More Harm Than Good for Your Work Life?
You pay a price, in productivity, for all that juggling of research, teaching, and service. -
May 15, 2023
How Small Actions Can Spark Big Changes
A department head’s locus of authority is more far-reaching than many people in the job seem to realize. -
May 8, 2023
How to Plan a Fruitful, Yet Realistic, Summer Writing Schedule
For academics, no season is looked back on with as much regret as the unproductive summer. -
May 1, 2023
This Summer, Rethink Your Writing Assignments
New genres of writing tasks could inspire your students to write, rather than turning to AI. -
April 24, 2023
How to begin by retreating
Advice for new leaders on how to organize a useful retreat -
April 17, 2023
How to teach neurodivergent students
It’s easier than you think to make your classroom accessible -
April 10, 2023
How to Cope With a Fast-Paced Candidates’ Market
Colleges continue to face stiff competition to fill staff and administrative positions across higher ed.