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[ad_1] fizkes/Shutterstock Spoiler alert: The student leadership conference we anticipated never came to fruition. Sometimes, the best-laid plans can go awry but that’s often when we learn the most. In a previous article, we shared ways to bridge the gap between academic and student affairs. More specifically, we wrote about many ways to bring these […]

[ad_1] Rawpixel.com/ Shutterstock Students who feel supported and connected at their community colleges demonstrate higher engagement levels and stronger academic performance, according to a major new national report released Tuesday by the Center for Community College Student Engagement. The report, “Essential Conditions for Community College Student Success: Maximizing Student Engagement by Fostering a Culture of

[ad_1]   by Kelly A. Cherwin Michail Petrov/Shutterstock At a time when many of us feel fatigue from the incivility we hear on the news or see on social media (or maybe even at what you thought would be a friendly dinner), the call to lead with kindness in our workplaces and daily lives is

[ad_1] Infinite_Eye/Shutterstock This special Veterans Day compilation episode of the HigherEdJobs Podcast brings together past conversations with military-affiliated staff, faculty, and leaders. Producer Mike Walker opens the episode by reflecting on how campuses can meaningfully recognize veterans’ contributions. “Saying ‘thank you’ for your service is powerful and meaningful, but actions speak more than simple words,”

[ad_1] Ariya J/Shutterstock Publishing a book can be an isolated — and isolating — experience. Not only are the processes of researching, writing, and revising often solitary affairs, but you may also feel like you’re on your own, with few resources and mentors to guide you, especially if you’re working on your first book. As

[ad_1]   by Joseph A. Brennan FAArt PhotoDesign/Shutterstock Higher education leaders are told to lead with empathy and compassion — and we should. But we’re also responsible for standards, accountability, and results. Sometimes those two things seem at war. I wrote about leading from the heart in my recent HigherEdJobs article, where I shared how

[ad_1] Prostock-studio/Shutterstock For many prospective faculty members, international faculty jobs may hold a strong appeal. A new country promises novel possibilities and experiences, and, often, the sense of beginning a brand-new life. At the same time, eventually the novelty of a country wears off, and what once seemed exotic and exciting becomes banal. An international

[ad_1]   by R. Barbara Gitenstein Kirill Aleksandrovich/Shutterstock At the beginning of an academic career, your first offers for administrative work might seem trivial. They may not carry titles or prestige, and you may be tempted to reject the job, assuming that it is not worthy of your energy. Yet these early opportunities can be

[ad_1] 9dream studio/Shutterstock In higher education, we’ve all seen students hit a wall — whether it’s a mistake, a tough assignment, or something deeper. Suddenly, they’re questioning whether they belong in college at all. In their darker moments, they may lose sight of the goals and the causes that once motivated them. As a faculty

[ad_1] SkazovD/Shutterstock What will make you happy in your career? Studies have shown that it’s not how much money you earn but the respect and admiration you receive from others, also known as social status. Research by Cameron Anderson, a psychologist at the University of California, Berkeley, and his colleagues supports the case for status