New ESN Reading Lists Are you looking for a quick guide to some of our key starting point resources here at the ESN blog? We've designed a resource page that offers some great starting points for each career stage, and for InterVarsity's Four Faculty Loves. Browse these if you're looking for individual reading or small group conversation starters. We hope they'll serve as great starting points to exploring our rich archive of reflections by and for Christian scholars too. We're proud of the wonderful … [Read more...] about New ESN Reading Lists: Career Stages & Four Faculty Loves
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Collegial Connections, Week Three: Maintaining Connections
This fall, Renee Bourdeaux draws on her expertise in psychological research and her experience as a college professor to offer tips on building strong relationships with academic colleagues. In addition to applying her academic knowledge, each week Renee will also offer a prayer and a practical exercise to help build community in academic settings. Read Post 1 here, and Post 2 here. This Collegial Connections series has so far covered Hallway Connections and Meeting Connections. Now, with any luck (and, of … [Read more...] about Collegial Connections, Week Three: Maintaining Connections
Collegial Connections, Week Two: Meeting Connections
This fall, Renee Bourdeaux draws on her expertise in psychological research and her experience as a college professor to offer tips on building strong relationships with academic colleagues. In addition to applying her academic knowledge, each week Renee will also offer a prayer and a practical exercise to help build community in academic settings. Read Post 1 here. … [Read more...] about Collegial Connections, Week Two: Meeting Connections
Collegial Connections, Week One: Hallway Connections
This fall, Renee Bourdeaux draws on her expertise in communications and her experience as a college professor to offer tips on building strong relationships with academic colleagues. Stay tuned for three posts exploring connections with fellow academics in your department and university. In addition to applying her academic knowledge, each week Renee will also offer a prayer and a practical exercise to help readers build community in academic settings. … [Read more...] about Collegial Connections, Week One: Hallway Connections
Giving Repetitive Courses A Fresh Look
“I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.” ― Attributed to Albert Einstein When I started my career in teaching six years ago I knew I was finally living my God-given purpose in life. During the years as an undergraduate and half the time as a graduate student I was constantly changing my career choice after being exposed to each of these options in some way: pediatrician, child psychiatrist, forensic scientist, research scientist. But finally one day after … [Read more...] about Giving Repetitive Courses A Fresh Look