Ashwin Lall recently shared this excellent article with me, “What to Expect in Your First Year of Work at a Small College,” in the hopes that our colleagues in the Denison Teaching Seminar (DTS) may benefit. While it aims to help recent hires from large PhD programs transition to small liberal arts colleges, the advice and suggestions reach far beyond this target audience. I did share it with DTS, but there is something in here for almost everyone, regardless of their career stage.
I encourage you to read this article, which offers advice on enhancing your teaching practices, managing work-life balance, and fostering meaningful connections within your college community– all helpful things, whether you are new to Denison or have established roots here. |