eCampus News - Faculty & Staff Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/faculty-staff/ Higher Ed News Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:47:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.ecampusnews.com/files/2021/03/cropped-ecnicon-1-32x32.jpg eCampus News - Faculty & Staff Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/faculty-staff/ 32 32 107582492 How to secure the higher-ed job you want https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2023/04/26/how-to-secure-the-higher-ed-job-you-want/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101348 It’s higher-ed hiring season, and the right cover letter is a crucial part of your career advancement and snagging the higher-ed job you wantIn applying for a position in higher education, the cover letter seems the least important piece of the application materials for many applicants. The curriculum vitae and transcripts provide the core of an application and document an aspiring faculty member’s experiences and training. The letters of reference are from one’s strongest supporters who will paint a strong image of the aspirant’s experience and potential.

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]]> 101348 For part-time faculty, Colo. bill offers some relief–what about the larger problem? https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2023/04/05/colorado-adjunct-faculty/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101214 What once was a supplement to core faculty now is common practice, leaving adjunct faculty to teach at several schools to make ends meet.As an adjunct professor, Kristin Quadracci teaches about six classes a semester and works well over 40 hours per week.

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]]> 101214 Professional learning could advance teaching, equitable learning https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2023/02/16/professional-learning-could-advance-equity/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100607 A new survey analysis provides valuable recommendations for investing in professional learning and its impact on equitable learning.Research shows that professional learning has the potential to transform teaching and advance equitable learning and student success. Yet notable gaps in practice undercut its impact.

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]]> 100607 Higher-ed institutions are at risk of losing supervisors to other employers https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2023/02/01/higher-ed-institutions-losing-supervisors/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100567 supervisor turnover could lead higher-ed institutions to a lack of supervisors.As previous research from CUPA-HR has shown, America’s colleges and universities are in the midst of a talent crisis, as many employees are considering other employment opportunities due to a number of factors.

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]]> 100567 8 important steps in campus leadership interviews https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2023/01/04/8-important-steps-in-campus-leadership-interviews/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100380 Rarely is there effective direction around the opportunity to participate in selecting new campus leadershipParticipating in leadership interviews is an important task for faculty and staff. In today’s campus environments, as we arise from the challenges of the pandemic and look to the future, leadership will be essential from those in positional authority. However, like many other tasks that fall under the concept of “other duties as assigned,” there is rarely effective direction on how to participate in the process effectively.

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]]> 100380 3 ways to improve time management in an administrative role https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2022/11/18/time-management-administrative-role/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100224 As a higher education administrator, leveraging innovative technology and resources is essential to productivity and time management.As an administrator, you already know that you have to master organizational, time management, and efficiency skills. And if you're in higher education you're having to do that while managing numerous departments, faculty, staff, and student's schedules. And that is a lot.

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]]> 100224 Faculty elitism is hurting your institution https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2022/11/15/faculty-elitism-is-hurting-your-institution/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100220 Here are 3 simple ways you can begin turning the tide and creating a more equitable workplace as you eliminate faculty elitism.The COVID19 pandemic upended professional life and caused us to evaluate all aspects of the workplace. There are some superficial changes, such as routine health screenings.

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]]> 100220 3 steps to pursuing the presidency https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2022/10/24/3-steps-to-pursuing-the-presidency/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100070 If you're ready for career advancement, here are important considerations as you prepare for a move in higher education and pursue the college presidency.The challenges and opportunities facing higher education are only growing. Ambitious leaders are needed to pave the way to a ... Read more

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]]> 100070 Attention higher-ed leaders: Faculty and staff have something to say https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2022/10/14/attention-higher-ed-leaders-faculty-and-staff/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100031 Higher-ed leaders can apply the same listening skills and level of investment put forth for students toward their faculty and staff.An organization’s greatest asset is its people. In no other industry is that more true than in higher education. The importance of faculty and staff can’t be overstated; they are, in every way, core to carrying out the mission of higher education.

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]]> 100031 Is the Great Resignation coming to higher ed? https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2022/10/13/is-the-great-resignation-coming-to-higher-ed/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100021 Higher education faculty are rising to the challenge of expanding responsibilities, but more than a quarter are dissatisfied.While many higher education faculty are satisfied in their jobs, they’re calling for more support as they struggle to balance new responsibilities brought on by the pandemic and the dramatic shift in teaching and learning, according to a new survey from edtech provider Cengage.

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