One of the most challenging issues new leaders face when following those who've held the same position for years is dealing with contradictory messages about change, writes Judith S. White. More...
Keeping an Edge on Your Career Development
Six weeks and 13 hours -- or to be less precise, forever! That is how long I had to wait till I was allowed to lace up my skates and get back on the ice after I severely injured my ankle recently. It is not a common hobby, but I figure skate and am completely addicted to it. More...
Higher ed liberal arts degrees on the upswing
Despite the big push for STEM majors and career-focused skills in recent years, the liberal arts seem to be making a resurgence. More...
UC Irvine announces the Division of Career Pathways
The University of California, Irvine today announced the opening of the Division of Career Pathways (DCP), becoming the first U.S. university to use the designation “division” to name its career services for students and alumni. More...
Toby Young saga shows how social media can be bad for your career
The journalist and commentator Toby Young resigned from the board of the university regulator Office for Students (OfS) after he came under fire for a series of offensive comments. Some of his past statements about working-class students, disabled people, women or inclusivity were perceived by many to be exceedingly inflammatory, making him unfit for public office. More...
Higher ed employment increases in Q2 '17 but not at community colleges
According to HigherEdJobs, the leading job and career site for higher education professionals, the total number of jobs in higher education increased during Q2 2017 by the largest second quarter amount in five years. More...
Introducing the New Editor of ‘Conditionally Accepted’
Victor Ray, the new editor of “Conditionally Accepted,” describes his vision for the column going forward. More...
Reflections From the Outgoing Editor of ‘Conditionally Accepted’
As they step down as editor, Eric Anthony Grollman, the founder of “Conditionally Accepted,” writes about creating a platform for marginalized scholars and thanks its many contributors. More...
Why Don’t Educators in Higher Ed Take Education Classes?
If we’re in higher education to educate, Jillian Joyce asks, what keeps college teachers from learning more about teaching. More...
The Importance of Year 2 on the Tenure Track
The first year may get all the attention, but the second one is the make-or-break year, argues Christine Tulley. More...