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Getting started with professional development

ACRLog

I never thought I’d be here, entrenched in academia and needing to think about publishing research. I am not someone who comes from a family of academics; I distinctly remember getting “librarian” on one of those career profiles in high school, and immediately thinking, “Oh, no. That requires a master’s degree.”

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Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions to Host Annual Early-Career MSI Faculty Professional Development Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) will host its 8th annual early-career faculty professional development program, ELEVATE (Enriching Learning, Enhancing Visibility & Training Educators), this week.

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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Their growing presence in academia and cultures enables them to harness collective power and create environments where women of all backgrounds feel seen and valued. These efforts illustrate how womens leadership is reshaping academia into more forward-thinking spaces, and reflecting and the communities they serve.

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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Although Howard-Baptiste initially planned to pursue a career in the sports and fitness industry, inspired by her years as a high school volleyball player and intramural athlete in college, she eventually decided to go into academia. It wasnt a role she was chasing, but an opportunity she welcomed.

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On building the capacity to find rest.

ACRLog

I also know finding my footing in this job means building the capacity to find calm, stillness, and rest amidst the torrent of emails, meetings, events, webinars, spontaneous reference calls, and professional development opportunities.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

Administrators must recognize that professional development programs should not solely focus on pedagogical techniques but also on the importance of relational skills. Providing opportunities for professional development in relational practices can improve student engagement and retention.

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The Need for Mentoring Constellations

Inside Higher Ed

Strong professional development requires different forms of mentoring, write Blessing Enekwe and Jennifer Aumiller, who cite 11 possible relationship areas. Mentoring is well-known to be helpful if not essential for everyone, and it is especially important for people’s careers and professional development.