/r/highereducation
A subreddit for news and discussion about higher education in an increasingly difficult time. Ideal for people working in and around higher ed— or those interested in joining!
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/r/Education: A place to discuss the news and politics of education.
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/r/ArtEd: A place for art educators to discuss the importance of art education and to share and collaborate on resources.
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advice for new academic advisor?
i’m about a month into my new role as an academic advisor I. graduated about a year and a half ago, still feeling really inexperienced and frankly, struggling with the professional aspect of this position.
i have almost a decade of restaurant management experience and it was something I really excelled in (which isn’t saying much, i suppose). i’m very used to understanding where i can make the biggest impact and excel, so being new and feeling stupid regularly has been a hard transition for me.
what advice do you have for a college graduate in a new field? any advice specific to advising? how can i excel? even in terms of professionalism - how can I improve my professional vocabulary and interactions with peers/superiors?
23:13 UTC
Insight on Career Transition into Higher Education
Hi everyone, I was hoping to gain some insight, I’ve been a school counselor in NY for about 8 years now with my longest position lasting about 6 yrs in a middle school setting until I was excessed due to funding. I luckily was able to land on my feet and start another position this year as a school counselor but throughout this transition I have found myself really looking to transition to a position in Higher Ed and took this position more as a immediate income.
Now living in Hoboken NJ, I have recently focused on universities in NYC or somewhere close by. Since May, I have applied to various Advisor positions at NYU and a few other universities . I had one interview with no luck. I was wondering if anyone could share any tips in getting noticed or getting my foot in the door. While I don’t have professional experience in a college setting ( only working as a graduate assistant while in grad school) I do think based on the job descriptions my skills would transfer well. I originally was interested in higher ed. I would appreciate any advice any one can offer .
13:08 UTC
Has anyone had success starting a pet sitting service at their college/university?
We have child care at the college, but there's fewer people having children, and more people having pets because careers in higher ed pay terribly.
Does anyone know of a school that has dog daycare? It would be a revenue generator as well as a help for faculty who have to pay for dog walkers.
19:31 UTC
Going from social work to higher education administration?
Has anyone transitioned from social work/mental health to higher education administration? I am considering this move. I am a licensed master social worker with experience in the mental health field. I wondered if anyone has made this change and how did it go? Also, do you think the transition was worth the time and the salary and benefits you ended with?
Also any advice on changing careers is appreciated. Thank you.
21:35 UTC