by Monika Sziron, Ph.D.
In case you missed anything this month, here are some editor’s picks highlighting issues, trends, and tips to help you in your academic career.
Best in Future of Higher Education
Book Review – The Engaged Scholar: Expanding the Impact of Academic Research in Today’s World
As the future of higher education becomes more inclusive, Andrew Hoffman author of “The Engaged Scholar” shares his predictions for higher education. Hoffman aims to inform present and future academics that change is coming. Reexamining reward systems in higher education is just the beginning. Reexamining career trajectories and the core meaning of work are foundational for the future of higher education.
Best in Career Advice
Rediscovering Meaning at Work
Russell Thacker shares, “One of the most important skills higher education leaders can develop is helping those they lead rediscover meaning and purpose in their work. These skills have never seemed so necessary as they are now during the pressures of pandemic life. With more employees sick, more schools closing or shifting to online learning, and more connections happening virtually, many higher education employees are eyeing greener pastures and fighting fatigue, disillusionment, and burnout.”
Best in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Creating and Sustaining Change with a Systemic Institutional Approach
“Often change leaders are eager to select change strategies and may assume that replicating the approaches used at other institutions will result in success.” Ann E. Austin and Sandra Laursen highlight that before decisions about change strategies can be finalized, understanding the specific problem and context within your institution’s history, culture, location, and values.
Best in Career Stages and Transitions
Job Seekers’ Path of Mastery and Career Seasons
Which of the three career seasons do you fall into, ‘growth,’ ‘lifestyle,’ or ‘reinvention’? Justin Zackal advises, “Whether you’re faculty, staff, or an administrator — or aspiring to work in higher education in any of these positions — it’s helpful to recognize your career season.”
