By Seth. As a trans man who teaches courses on feminism, gender and women, there is a noticeable difference in how you approach the material, writes Seth. Read more...
A Unicorn in Academe
By Eric Anthony Grollman. From my own point of visibility, I am able to allow others to feel seen, to feel they are not alone, to feel their struggles and experiences are valid and recognized, writes Eric Anthony Grollman. Read more...
The Scholar on the Set
By Erin L. Thompson. “Mulch.” “Expensive Pink.” “Sushi Flower.” Someone with a label maker and a lot of spare time had affixed these names and many others to each of what seemed like hundreds of containers of eye shadow scattered across all surfaces of the hair and makeup room at CNN headquarters in New York, where I had been invited to appear on live television. Read more...
Stuck in a Writing Rut
By Kerry Ann Rockquemore. Even if you haven't yet tackled your summer writing project, you still have plenty of time to make significant progress, writes Kerry Ann Rockquemore. Read more...
Stop Resisting Nonfaculty Careers
By Christine Kelly. You can love your field, your specialty area and academe, but sometimes they won't love you back, writes Christine Kelly. Read more...
Gender Transitions in Academe, Part I
By Rachel McKinnon. In this and future essays, I will offer advice on how faculty and staff members, departmental leaders, and senior administrators can handle the gender transition of an undergraduate or graduate student, staff member, or faculty member so that it can be as smooth as possible for everyone involved. Read more...
Cultivating a Career Calling
By Paula Di Rita Wishart. How do you “follow your passion” when it is unclear or is seemingly unconnected with what you understand about work? Paula Di Rita Wishart provides advice. Read more...
In Loco Personal Trainer
By Karen Costa. Exercise improves cognition, so it's time for colleges to require physical education throughout a student's undergraduate experience, writes Karen Costa. Read more...
Presidential Spouse as Utility Player
By Mort Maimon. Sometimes it's best for a presidential spouse to avoid the role of a home-run-crushing slugger and to focus instead on relatively inconspicuous but worthwhile endeavors, writes Mort Maimon. Read more...
Letters of Assessment
By Joya Misra and Jennifer Lundquist. A request to write letters evaluating other faculty for tenure and promotion means that other people think you are qualified to make this important assessment. It can also be terrifying, write Joya Misra and Jennifer Lundquist. Read more...