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Long after they have finally landed a full-time job, many academics still find themselves feeling insecure and guilty, says Rachel Moss 
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Junior Prof provides some classroom tips for engaging your students in research.
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One recent survey found that 43% of academic staff exhibited symptoms of at least a mild mental disorder
Ana Cristina Pratas's insight:
" (...) research has shown that many academic staff are stressed and at risk of burnout. Like students, academics are not mentally well.
One recent survey found that 43% of academic staff exhibited symptoms of at least a mild mental disorder. This is nearly twice the prevalence of mental disorders compared with the general population. Primarily to blame are the increased workloads of academics and demands to publish and obtain external revenue.
High levels of poor mental health have a profound impact on the professional competence and productivity of academics, affecting administrative, teaching and research quality – as well as impairing communication and work relationships among staff. Of course, poor mental health also affects the personal lives of these individuals."
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Despite heavy investment by universities, student experience of feedback higher education continues to be less than desirable, especially for at-risk students.
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Professors have long savored their position outside of commercial systems. But these days, there’s plenty of signs of capitalism within th
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A study says smooth-talking professors can lull students into thinking they've learned more than they actually have -- potentially at the expense of active learning.
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At accrediting conference, panelists acknowledge that effort to measure learning outcomes has been a "hot mess" and that it's time for a better approach.
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It is not just contributing to this country’s disastrous political condition; it is putting decent civilization at risk.
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