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The double-edged sword of autonomy
Professors enjoy enviable freedoms, but our inner taskmasters can put us in chains.
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Bringing experience to shape the future of post-secondary education
Retired faculty can stay involved in a myriad of ways.
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Collegiality: the joys and pitfalls of a non-hierarchical workplace
Grounded in shared governance, collegiality is a demanding ideal that balances power, equity and collective learning.
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Writing a successful narrative CV
A guide and template to help you ace the upcoming Tri-Agency curriculum vitae.
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Meet Kevin McCormick, Founding President of the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health
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Helping undergrads see the ‘flip side’ of research
Programs like U of T’s Scholars-in-Residence offer students the opportunity to dive into a project and discover whether academic research is for them.
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How to build a relationship with your supervisor before the thesis work begins
Starting the lines of communication early will lighten your emotional load by having someone already in your corner once the writing starts.
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Why you should prep your fall courses now
The best time to prep courses is when you are still operating in ‘teaching mode’ and haven’t turned into ‘research mode’ yet.
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Acknowledging the emotional labour of academic work
Emotional labour and care work are part of academia. They should be recognized as such.
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How to integrate an outlier chapter in the draft of your scholarly monograph
Material that may appear to be too different can sometimes make the book stronger and better.
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A chemistry professor reflects on his decision to resign
Instead of fully retiring, some institutions offer faculty the possibility of staying on with the institution as a faculty professor.
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How to become fireproof
If you find you are spending the bulk of your time putting out fires, you need to consider reasons behind them.
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How to navigate the ‘cruelty of supervisory care’
Despite their good intentions, some interactions with our supervisors can cause feelings of stress, guilt and anxiety.
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Practical strategies to end your courses on a high note
Nine active learning ideas to consider as you end the semester.
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AI, higher education and the future of academic supervision
Co-learning to use AI tools effectively.
