Author: Anthony Ocampo, PhD Whether in the sciences or humanities, academics are so specialized in their niche that they often forget how to convey their knowledge to a general public. In fact, in academia, your success is predicated on your ability to be in conversation with other experts, not everyday people. When we’re doing our PhDs, we … Read more
Author: Dr. Cleopatra Abdou Kamperveen In the realm of academia, the intersection of parenthood and professional ambitions presents a complex challenge. This article offers a comprehensive guide not only to academic parents navigating this delicate equilibrium but also to academic leaders shaping policies that foster an environment of support and success for academic parents. Striking … Read more
In your role as faculty member, your students look to you as a trusted source of guidance and support on their academic journeys. All too often though, many students are looking for more than just academic guidance. They are unloading their secrets, concerns, and problems, and are looking for you to solve any number of … Read more
It’s no secret that the semester presents many challenges for faculty. What we commonly see is: So the question is, how can we create a structure to overcome these challenges? Better yet, how can we create a structure to overcome these challenges and support our research/writing productivity and health/wellness? Here are 5 things you can do:
Author: Kristin Croyle, PhD Here’s a multiple-choice question for you. This one is “mark all that apply:” Lately I have been feeling: Does any of that sound familiar? If so, you can join the burnout club. Many of us have experiences of burnout periodically in our careers both as students and as faculty. What is … Read more
Author: Kerry Ann Rockquemore, PhD, Founder of the NCFDD March is a time in the academic year when it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, like time is flying by, and that our to-do lists will never end. It’s also the time when the day-to-day stream of requests and demands can begin edging out our commitment to … Read more
Author: Kate Epstein, editor, EpsteinWords It happens all the time: you write an article that is the right length for a particular outlet, and then you learn you’re going to have to shorten it for some other journal or book. It’s exhausting, I think, to imagine how to take a paper you were happy with … Read more
Author: Holly Ketterer, PhD In this time of uncertainty and transition, you may be required to adapt your brick-and-mortar classroom course to the online environment. Below, I share my experiences and some helpful strategies for first time online course developers to engender student engagement and preserve your sanity. I also highlight how NCFDD, my home … Read more
Author: Kate Epstein, of EpsteinWords NCFDD does so much to help their members succeed. They help you plan out your route and set goals and meet them. But when you are journeying those last few miles toward getting one more line on your CV, an editor may be a really valuable companion. If you think … Read more
A Surprising Reason Why Lying Down and Closing Your Eyes for 20 Minutes Might be the Best Productivity Tool of All Author: Benita Jackson, PhD MPH I have seen the United Nations reports about the climate crisis. And I wonder, what possibly can I do in this critical next decade or so that is calling for decisive … Read more