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If they know where to find a good one, new professors can navigate that difficult first year at a new campus and beyond with the help of a mentor.

Should you choose a prestigious scholar to advise your thesis or dissertation? Or are other criteria important as well? Here are some tips on how to choose an advisor.

Looking for the perfect place to earn your master's degree or PhD? Here are some crtieria to keep in mind as you choose a graduate program.

Ready for an on-campus interview for a faculty position? Here's what you need to research and prepare for this marathon academic experience.

Christian colleges range from conservative to liberal, and students have many choices in where to attend. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a school.

The road to tenure requires more than grants and papers. Meeting the right people and learning to advocate for yourself are critical in making a successful tenure bid.

There isn't a magic formula for compelling people to action, but there are some essential components to an infectious vision.

Universities seek out and hire great interdisciplinary faculty, but when tenure time rolls around, many such faculty find themselves struggling to justify their work.

The design of university buildings is changing to meet the demands of interdisciplinary research, new course delivery formats and student learning preferences.

Southwestern College, near San Diego, has cut classes in response to the state's fiscal crisis. Protesters also say the college has been heavy-handed in its response.

Students and faculty around the University of California System protested plans to deal with the system's budget woes. The plan include furlough and tuition hikes.

Students in online classes often feel completely alone. If this feeling is not corrected, they will not stay in class. There are many ways to establish community online.

How many times have you heard, "Something is wrong with Johnny. He won't respond to us at all." This person has just participated in the projection process.

Earning an MFA in Creative Writing used to mean spending two to three years on a campus. Today, low-residency programs are making distance learning possible.

The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) is a national organization that is "dedicated to improving the quality of higher education."

Recent research indicates that short term study abroad programs may be just as effective in promoting global awareness as the traditional semester abroad experiences.

Texas A&M University, the state's first public institution of higher learning, is experiencing a leadership crisis that is seemingly unbefitting of its reputation.

Learn about the valuable lessons and insights that Dr. Randy Pausch shared during his 'Last Lecture' at Carnegie Mellon University.

At many schools in the United States and Canada, students can rent Zipcars by the hour or by the day - thus reducing the need for privately-owned vehicles on campus.

Is it better to attend an online college or university, or to go the traditional route? Here are some of the pros and cons to consider of both educational options.

Is a small liberal arts college right for you? Here are some advantages and disadvantages for you to consider.

The Virginia Tech shooting is the latest in a sequence of recent school shootings. Much is still unknown, but the tragic events that occured on this day will be discussed

The 2009 Festival of Contemporary Music is scheduled to run August 7-11 in Lenox, MA and will highlight works for piano and voice by emerging and veteran composers.

Research shows that college students who write a lot of papers increase their learning capacity and maximize their ability to be effective thinkers in a complex world.

Gaudy Night is a thriller, a novel of ideas and a romance, as Harriet Vane and Peter Wimsey investigate crimes in a women's college in 1930s Oxford.

New media content developer and consultant Melanie McBride advocates for using social media in the workplace. In this interview, she describes how it has worked for her.

Explores two different methods to buy Adobe Photoshop at reduced cost.

Hope to build research credentials and experience? Many organizations provide opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, Ph.D candidates and post doctorates.

Looking for a campus that embraces lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered students? The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students can help.

Not unlike the early days of move making when segregation was the rule of the day, some experts argue that despite advances minorities are still only given certain roles.

When issues of staff morale affects the functionality of an organization, they should be addressed and managed using clear steps,best practices and plan of action.

Whether new to teaching or a seasoned teacher, incoming faculty need assistance learning what is expected in their new school.

Composer, conductor and faculty member John Harbison celebrated his 70th birthday at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Kresge Hall on April 24.

At-risk students and others seeking alternatives for test preparation, technology certifications and other courses can access convenient online classes.

Russian Recital, Wu Han's first full-length solo album for her label ArtistLed, transforms the mundane into a charming and engaging experience.

One way to ensure participation in the class is to provide points of discussion throughout the course through posting questions in the course bulletin board areas.

Many educational institutions have clubs for student activists to join. If your school doesn't already have a peace group, here is how to start one.

Need some holiday gift ideas for your friends, roommates, parents, and professors? Here's a handy gift giving guide for college students.

Mary McCarthy's campus novel The Groves of Academe still retains its satirical and comic bite fifty years on.

What parents and students might expect when students go away to college and the warning signs that might indicate that a student is in trouble.

Renowned pedagogue, composer and music teacher James Bastien leads parents through the practical considerations of piano lessons for their children.

Online learning has grown in popularity over the last several years. However, many programs are not always as legitimate as they seem.

The city of Providence offers a variety of fun activities for visitors while traveling in Rhode Island. Here are two that show the unique flavor of this city.

Colleges and universities that rely on adjuncts should redefine the position based on the number of courses taught and years of service to include limited benefits.

One of the most important Western philosophers of the 20th century, and author of "Being and Time", Heidegger reformulated the foundations of philosophy.

Being read to enables blind and visually impaired students to fill gaps in their literacy and add a human element to learning that can increase comprehension.

Some tips for finding a school where LGBT students are welcomed and valued.

Here's how to look for a college or university campus environment that's friendly to Jewish students.

In selecting a graduate program in creative writing, prospective MFA students must determine their priorities and diversify their applications.

Do you want to get the most out of college? Experts from Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania have great advice for college undergraduates.