Careers are funny things. We spend the early parts of our lives learning through experience and discovery. In our teens, we imagine our adult lives, dream about possibilities, and revel in the wonders of figuring it all out.
Then, as adults, we crush those dreams trying to fit them neatly ... Views: 864
If you work in higher education, you are probably already a pretty successful person, and have some pretty good ideas about where you want to go in life. Teaching positions require graduate education, and many administrative posts also require at least a master's degree.
You're also ... Views: 1132
Every August, new faculty and staff arrive on campus, to begin their new jobs. The month is packed full of meetings and preparations, and soon enough fades into memory, as freshman orientation passes, classes begin, and at some schools, football and tailgating roll into town. For new staff and ... Views: 1185
I spent over 15 years working in higher education, 13 of which were in residence life. This meant that there were several times of year when I spent more time on campus getting ready for students to arrive than I did with my family. It wasn't uncommon during August to work until 1 a.m. some ... Views: 1687