Strengths-Based Education: 4 Tips for University Students

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Are you making the most of your unique talents in college? How can you use your strengths to enhance your educational experience? CliftonStrengths for Students by Gallup provides several strategies for maximizing your college journey by focusing on your personal strengths. The book provides recommendations on how to choose courses, build relationships, and select extracurricular activities that align with your natural abilities. Keep reading to discover how to make a strengths-based education work for you.

Strengths-Based Development for Students: Use Your Edge

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Are you curious about how to unlock your full potential? Have you ever wondered what makes you truly unique? CliftonStrengths for Students from Gallup offers a powerful tool to discover your innate talents. The assessment helps you identify your top five “Signature Themes”—a combination of traits so unique to you that the odds of someone else having the same set are incredibly low. Read on to learn how focusing on strengths-based development can lead to greater success and satisfaction in your academic, professional, and personal life.

Strengths-Based Leadership as a Student: Tips From Gallup

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Are you looking to make the most of your college leadership opportunities? Have you considered how your unique strengths could shape your campus involvement? CliftonStrengths for Students from Gallup offers advice and ideas for practicing strengths-based leadership as a student and highlights the benefits of this approach. The book provides real-life examples of students who successfully applied their skills to campus leadership. Keep reading to discover how you can enhance your college experience and develop as a leader by focusing on your natural strengths.

The Job Market for Ph.D.s: The Truth About Shrinking Prospects

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Are you considering a career in academia? Have you wondered about the current state of the job market for Ph.D.s? Karen Kelsky explores the challenges facing Ph.D. job seekers in today’s academic landscape in her book The Professor Is In. She lays out the shift toward temporary positions and the increasing competition for tenure-track roles. Keep reading to discover what lies ahead for aspiring academics.

The Crisis in Higher Education: Costs Go Up as Funding Goes Down

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Have you ever wondered about the state of higher education in America? What’s really going on behind the scenes at universities? Whether or not you’re part of an academic institution, it’s important to understand the crisis in higher education in America. In her eye-opening book The Professor Is In, Karen Kelsky explores funding cuts, rising tuition costs, and the impact on faculty and students. Keep reading to uncover the harsh realities of modern academia.

How to Become a University Professor: 4 Tips for Your Job Search

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Are you dreaming of a career in academia? Do you want to know how to become a university professor? You’re about to discover the key strategies for landing a prestigious academic position. This article breaks down the advice from Karen Kelsky’s book The Professor Is In, offering practical tips for aspiring professors. Read on to learn how to navigate the competitive world of academia and make your mark in higher education.

Ph.D. Challenges: Navigating Financial, Mental, & Emotional Strain

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Are you struggling or thriving in your doctoral program? How do you deal with the stress that’s part of the experience? Navigating through a doctoral program’s complexities requires balancing financial responsibilities and conquering individual doubts while laying out strategies for future professional success. In The Professor Is In, Karen Kelsky discusses Ph.D. challenges that are bound to come along. Read more for insights into dealing with monetary difficulties Ph.D. candidates encounter as well as the mental and emotional barriers that can impede your progress.

The Professor Is In by Karen Kelsky: Overview & Takeaways

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Are you a doctoral student? Are you worried about your employment prospects? The Professor Is In by Karen Kelsky provides a thorough analysis of the challenges and inherent competitiveness involved in obtaining academic roles in the US. The American academic sector is undergoing a crisis marked by substantial cuts in funding and broader changes impacting teachers and students alike. Keep reading for an overview of The Professor Is In.

Advice for Ph.D. Students: 6 Tips for Emerging Academics

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Are you struggling to navigate the competitive world of academia? Do you want to know how to stand out as a Ph.D. student? In her book The Professor Is In, Karen Kelsky offers valuable advice for Ph.D. students aspiring to academic careers. She outlines six key strategies to help you build a strong scholarly background and succeed in your chosen field. Read on to discover how you can elevate your academic profile and increase your chances of landing that coveted faculty position.

Is Going to College Worth It, Amidst Rising Costs?

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Is going to college still worth it? How has public confidence in the value of a college degree changed in recent years? What can be done to reduce the financial risk for students? A recent study shows most colleges significantly increase their graduates’ earnings, even as public confidence in the value of higher education is declining. The 2008 financial crisis, the pandemic, and swelling tuition and student loan debts are fueling Americans’ skepticism about the value of a college degree. Let’s take a look at the current value of a college degree.