If you’re embarking on a job search this summer or want to learn about innovative programs at colleges across the country, here are a few editor’s picks highlighting issues, trends, and tips to help you in your academic career.
Best in Job Search
Tips for New Job Seekers in Higher Education
Kathleen Hermacinski, head of human resources at Eureka College, shares her top tips on the job search process, including in-person interviews on campus. Timeliness is key during a job search, she said. Respond to recruiters and the hiring manager in a timely manner when they call you or send emails. If not, your lack of response may be interpreted as “no longer interested.”
Best in Career Development, Stage, and Transitions
How Long Should I Stay in a Leadership Position if I Can Make a Lateral Move?
Our expert, Chris Lee, said that you must decide if the position is rewarding from three different perspectives: feelings, learning, and economics. In addition, you should analyze what you define as success and how your current and future positions fit within that career trajectory.
Best in Teaching and Faculty
Adrianna Kezar, director of the Pullias Center for Higher Education at the University of Southern California, said it’s hard for an institution to address teaching improvement when faculty are cycling in every semester, and they might not be there the following semester. But the best practices and success stories she and her team have identified “serve as a beacon, a light for others and provide ideas that campuses may not otherwise be able to identify.”
Best in Student and Campus Life
Student Wellbeing Efforts a Priority for Colleges
Three college leaders share how they define wellbeing and what programs they’ve implemented on their campuses to support their students. Their insight and innovations to elevate wellness – which can lead to increased enrollment and improve retention – could help your institution.
Best in Leadership
What Does it Take for University Staff to Thrive?
A team of researchers studied over 2,000 university staff across 25 colleges to discover not only what it means to thrive, but also what it takes to thrive. Among the findings: Thriving staff are meaningfully engaged in their role and have a sense of accomplishment in their work.
