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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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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.

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Empowering educators: Academic convergence with industry for enhanced student employability

HEPI

Chan, Head of Professional Development and Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong, advocates for mandatory work experiences for academics. This symbiotic relationship between academia and industry ensures that educational curricula remain relevant and rooted in reality, aligning with the workforce’s dynamic needs.

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BRIDGES Expands Opportunities for Underserved Students

Insight Into Diversity

“In this same survey, students indicated an openness to research careers in academia and industry,” says Forbes. BRIDGES not only broadens access to research for underrepresented students but also fosters skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and professional development.

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Unmasking the complexities of academic work

SRHE

Just about everyone in academia is dealing with some aspect of their lives which affects how they do their work. Informing Policy and Practice: By gaining a deeper understanding of academic work patterns, institutions can develop more effective policies to support their staff and enhance productivity and wellbeing.

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Foundations of a Successful Academic Career Starts in January, 2025

Rena Seltzer, Leader Academic

Join us for this dynamic ten-week group for faculty members as we address how to survive and thrive in academia. “I Although many people self-pay, some use start-up, research, or professional development funds for the group.