One of the key differences to having a job versus having a career is simple enough: taking an interest in current topics and trends. There are plenty of sources for information and inspiration out there, so I will periodically give you 5 quick and dirty takes on websites and resources you can visit, to keep up with issues and trends in higher education.
Inside HigherEd (Magazine and Website that covers a wide variety of issues on campus.)
Top 10 State Issues in Higher Education (Report from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.)
Diverse Issues in Higher Education (Magazine and Website exploring diversity in higher education.)
Top Ten IT Issues in Higher Education from Educause. Technology seems to drive innovation in higher education. Lack of access to IT training and resources can stifle that same innovation. Here’s an overview of current IT issues in higher ed.
On Higher-Education Spending, the White House and Congress Agree, to a Point An interesting read on the different approaches Congress and the President are taking in relation to higher ed funding. From the Chronicle of Higher Education.
So take 5 minutes to skim the articles above, and if they interest you, bookmark them to Delicious or Evernote, so you can revisit them later. I hope to make “Take 5” a recurring article on this blog, to help readers keep up with happenings out in the broader world of higher education.
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