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Confessions of a Storyteller: Hunting for Truth in History
My blog post is a couple of days late this week. It’s been a whirlwind. I’m writing from the airport at one of those weird tables with outlets and chairs with no backs. I guess it’s so you don’t get too comfortable! Rather than writing my paper, which I will present in two days, I’m… →
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How I Mentor
Mentorship is one of the most meaningful parts of my work as a university instructor. I’ve spent years teaching, advising, and guiding students through academic choices and as they try to figure out what they want to do. For today’s post, I had the grand idea of reviewing Bridging Difference for Better Mentoring: Lean Forward,… →
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What I Do with Student Feedback
(And What I Don’t) Teaching is a conversation. And that includes student feedback. This week, I looked at my summer evaluation reports. One student said, The mind map got a little confusing, and the homework could be more interactive. I felt that the course could be more fun with different assignments. It wasn’t harsh or… →
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How to Find a Good Mentor
What Good Mentorship Actually Looks Like Everyone needs a good mentor at some point in their lives; undergraduates often find themselves in the mentee role, seeking guidance from a professor, advisor, alum, or upper-level undergrads. A good mentor offers sound guidance, support, access, and help. Mentors are not task managers or problem solvers. It’s important… →
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My Thoughts on Teaching!
All of us professors and lecturers have written and edited (more than once!) our teaching philosophies. But how exactly does that translate when we’re actually in the classroom? How can you turn your philosophy into practice? My philosophy extends over a little more than a page; if I were to sum it up, I would… →
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Dressing for Academic Approachability or Authority
Earlier this month, I wrote about how academic style is political and about the differences in academic attire. Today, I want to examine how clothing choices in academia shape perceptions and professional interactions, and I will share additional resources I found. As in any walk of life, what you wear matters. In academia, it is… →
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Academic Presence: A Guide for Undergraduates
When you start university or college, building your academic presence probably isn’t at the top of your mind. It’s not covered in orientation, and you won’t find it spelled out in any class. Instead, it’s something you figure out along the way. Academic presence is about how you communicate, how prepared you are, and how… →
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Business vs. Business Casual vs. Academic Casual — What’s the Difference?
a guide Business Casual vs. Academic Casual: Are they the same? They both say casual, so they must be similar. They are, but in Academia you must be a little more careful about what you wear and when. Business casual blends professional clothing with a relaxed vibe. Basically, it means dropping the suit, tie, and… →
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Academic Style is Political
yes, even today what you wear matters Everything feels political these days, even what we wear. I’m not talking about elections or national debates. I mean the everyday politics of the workplace. All those power plays, social signals, and silent judgments that affect how we interact. What you wear matters, actually. I’ve seen it (and… →
