This will sound harsh, but I’m not overly sympathetic to academics who complain about time and its fleeting absence. The argument is far too precious…
The Sad Reality of Academic Hiring
I made the mistake of opening my Twitter/X account this morning. My feed contained a familiar story of rejection from someone that I don’t know.…
Ready and Gone in 2 weeks – The Land of the Long White Cloud
I fell into academia. What I mean is that I know luck and chance when I see it. Because that’s how I made my start.…
The Growing Incivility of University Senate Meetings
I’d like to suggest an argument that I know will have some detractors. While my perspective won’t be shared by colleagues even within my own…
Academic ‘Quit-Lit’ – A Love-Hate Relationship
I’m fascinated by people’s journeys through and out of academia. There’s so much written online about this subject to have earned its own categorization of…
Measuring ‘Impact’ – How Academics Fall Short
Some people are pretty bad at describing what they do. I count myself in this category, especially when it comes to translating the meaning and…