Getting the cold shoulder? Elbow your way in..

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the sense of isolation and hostility from colleagues that many young academics feel and advice on how to combat this. New academics should attempt to meet other new people at their university through training or induction courses or by volunteering to do administrative tasks that will give an idea of how the institution is run. Also, new academics should see if mentoring schemes are in operation, as well as proper appraisal systems.

Labor force information, Psychological aspects, Employment, First year teachers, Instructions

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Pulling power

Article Abstract:

The author recounts her experiences as an organizer of academic conferences. She has realized that the speakers or guests who attend the conferences are hardly interested in the speech.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Personal narratives, Behavior, Scholars, Personal account, Education conferences

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Shout out and hope for change

Article Abstract:

The student surveys, questionnaires, feedbacks are methods that often prove worthless. The author hence, encourages her students to shout and voice out their opinions.

Evaluation, Student rights, Viewpoint essay

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