New Council of Graduate Schools publication highlights effective strategies and best practices Washington, DC – The next generation of faculty will be better prepared to help their students learn, thanks […]
The goal of one of the longest-running professional-development programs for graduate students and postdocs is baked right into its name. Preparing Future Faculty, which started in 1993, was designed to […]
The idea that a Ph.D. can prepare you for diverse careers — not just for the professoriate — is now firmly with us. Most doctoral students in the arts and […]
It’s also about a better balance in your work life, says Lynn Talton. One of the most enduring impressions of my graduate school and postdoctoral experience was a pervasive feeling […]
Active learning in college classes and participation in the workforce frequently hinge on small group work. However, group dynamics vary, ranging from equitable collaboration to dysfunctional groups dominated by one […]
Learning student names has been promoted as an inclusive classroom practice, but it is unknown whether students value having their names known by an instructor. The authors of this […]
For underrepresented students, it can be difficult to find mentors and role models in their academic fields with whom they can connect. This can be especially true at larger universities, […]
