​The job description for faculty at research universities involves multiple responsibilities: teaching and mentoring, service to the university and community, and research and scholarship. Teaching and service duties often involve…

​Faculty are critical elements in the higher education system, and their orientation to the academic setting is essential. Unfortunately, faculty orientations are often filled with general school information, leaving faculty…

​Throughout my academic journey, I’ve found that departments driven by acceptance, curiosity, and trust were more positive and productive than those characterized by competition, blame, and criticism. More than policies,…