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Podcast discussion of a new book which addresses some of the differences between work at research institutions and teaching-focused institutions. The synopsis highlights new faculty, but about halfway into the podcast they also start discussing mid-career (and even late-career) choices too.

The author's review of the readership statistics for his own papers has some implications for both open access and information literacy instruction.

Specific suggestions for ways to do the work of anti-racism in our instuitutions.

The authors describe ways in which design thinking gives students a chance to practice interdisciplinarity and engage with big questions. What if students were encouraged to bring those skills to bear on campus issues?

A provocative essay with interesting ideas about the way we organize our time. Do current students have the active listening skills which the author seems to assume, and if not, are we doing enough to help them build those skills?

Some great tips for making sure you can address each student by their name.