Tag: Career

University of Richmond President Dr. Ronald Crutcher Reflects on His Lengthy Career

For Dr. Ronald Crutcher, president of the University of Richmond, higher education leadership is like performing in a chamber music group. In an orchestra, the conductor leads, telling the musicians how loud or soft, fast or slow, to play.

November 2, 2020

Community Colleges

A Community College Pioneer: New Book Explores the Legacy of Dr. John Roueche

Dr. John Roueche credits his success to many mentors: His father who fought in World War II. His mother who worked two jobs. His nanny who taught him the value of diversity and inclusion in a segregated, working-class town in North Carolina. His grandfather who taught him to read confidently at an early age by […]

October 30, 2020

Advice for New Ph.D.s in Job Market: Be Open to Opportunities Outside Traditional Academia

Leaders of higher education associations say that though it’s a difficult period for new scholars looking for jobs, it also can be a time for enhancing skills and advancing research techniques.

October 28, 2020

Five Practical Tips for a Successful Career in STEM

Hiring committees are increasingly more cautious when hiring and perform their due diligence by having online background checks and/or speaking directly with references over the phone or by Skype for job candidates. The proverb “People may not remember exactly what you did or what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel” is very applicable in science. First impressions matter and you want to make sure you leave a positive impression with everyone you meet during an interview

August 24, 2020

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Reflections on “Failing” at the Academic Market

I knew that securing a tenure-track position was going to be unlikely. I already made up my mind that I would not entertain opportunities that were in places I could not see myself moving to. At that point in time, it was unlikely for more tenure lines to be posted, and I began to expand my search to positions that allowed me to put my research into practice.

May 26, 2020

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New Research Studies Challenges Facing Women Working in STEM

Women remain concerned with underrepresentation and gender bias within science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related fields, according to new research.

March 10, 2020

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Research Finds Benefits of Correctional Education Programs on Incarcerated Individuals

New research highlights the positive impact of rehabilitative and correctional education programs on the societal reentry process of an incarcerated individual.

November 6, 2019

NASA Offers Educational Program for Community College Students

For science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) community college students, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) offers the chance to see and experience those careers first-hand.

October 25, 2019

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FAMU Students Participate in JC Penney’s Discount Event

At Governor’s Square Mall in Tallahassee, Florida, the department store chain JC Penney hosted the annual Suit-Up event Sunday. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) students gathered at the mall where they were given the opportunity to purchase professional attire at a 60 percent discounted rate, the school’s press release reported. The event also included […]

September 17, 2019

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