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Reset and Rise: Practical Ways To Protect Your Well-Being This Semester September 25, 2025

In HigherEdJobs' recent Careers and Coffee, we pressed pause for exhausted campus professionals. A psychiatrist at Ohio State University and an associate professor at Appalachian State University shared clear, actionable steps to protect sleep, set boundaries, curb doomscrolling, and work with supervisors to recognize and eliminate false urgency -- all so you can enter fall with energy and purpose.

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How To Be the Leader Everyone Actually Wants To Work For September 15, 2025

Faculty and staff are increasingly experiencing stress and burnout. As a manager, leader, or department chair, how do you truly support them? "Heart First leadership" could be your solution.

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HigherEdJobs Sends Their Kids to College September 26, 2024

Hosts Andy Hibel and Kelly Cherwin describe their experiences of dropping off a child at college from their personal and professional perspectives.

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Imposter Feelings May Be a Sign You're Doing Something Right August 14, 2024

Columbia University's R.J. Jenkins said that when he's experienced imposter feelings, he pushed himself outside his comfort zone, tried something new, and took a risk.

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How Do We Best Support Emerging Talent in Higher Education? July 22, 2024

More than 200 advancement professionals from 17 Big Ten universities discussed best practices related to fundraising across campuses in the U.S.

Best of June from HigherEdJobs June 28, 2024

This month's content lineup included a summer reading list, considerations for alternative final assignments, and plenty of job search advice. Here are some editor's picks highlighting issues, trends, and tips in case you missed anything.

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Navigating Personal Challenges While Staying Engaged at Work June 26, 2024

The HigherEdJobs editorial team talked with hosts Andy Hibel and Kelly Cherwin about managing an illness, supporting a family member, and caring for children while working, among other topics.

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How to be Emotionally Present at Work When You Have Real Stuff Going on at Home June 6, 2024

Most of us have to work during difficult stretches in our lives, which means we can't navigate them as privately or as independently as we'd like. But there are benefits to managing stressful times in the comfort of our professional communities.

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Helping Students Reach Their Highest Potential Through Well-Being Programs June 5, 2024

Leaders at Rowan University have moved away from a Western medicine approach to help their students optimize their lives.

Student Well-Being Efforts a Priority for Colleges May 17, 2024

HigherEdJobs recently spoke with three college leaders to learn more about how they define well-being and what programs they've implemented on their campuses.

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Fostering Self-Care on Campus May 16, 2024

Higher ed faculty, leaders and staff shared their unique approaches to self-care during a webinar sponsored by the Association of College and University Educators Commons.

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What Does It Take for University Staff to Thrive? May 13, 2024

A team of researchers shares findings from The Staff Thriving Quotient, which measures the degree to which university staff feel meaningfully engaged, energized, productive, and supported in their roles.

Beyond Condolences: Ways to Support Coworkers Through Grief May 3, 2024

In higher education, there is pressure to push through mid-semester adversity, and part-time and other contract employees may not have any leave at all, potentially forcing them to work during a personal tragedy.

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March Madness Brings Unique Gambling Risks for College Students April 11, 2024

One organization found that six percent of U.S. college students have a serious gambling problem that can result in psychological difficulties, unmanageable debt and failing grades.

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Pandemic Effects on Prospective Students Linger: What Colleges Can Do July 19, 2023

Recent studies illustrate the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on prospective college students. Colleges and universities striving to maximize student recruitment, success, and well-being must address these challenges.

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Managing the Campus Experience Under an Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation June 26, 2023

In May, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory on the country's epidemic of loneliness and isolation -- yet another reminder that colleges must address student mental health and wellness.

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Empowering Students When They’re Hurt, Offended, and Subjected to Bias April 27, 2023

Biased statements, messages, and actions hurt. While students can report them to the Bias Response Team, they should be empowered to respond constructively whenever possible.

How to Leverage Emotional, Social, and Cultural Intelligence to Enhance Professional Lives March 29, 2023

As we adjust to a post-COVID world and mental health concerns grow, we must consider our role in creating just and welcoming communities. Developing emotional, social, and cultural intelligence is more important than ever.

You Are Enough February 27, 2023

How can we help students facing mental health issues when we are stretched thin and often facing the same issues ourselves? It's time to prioritize self-care.

Gen Z & Mental Health: Solutions for Higher Ed Leaders February 14, 2023

Gen Z reports the most unmet needs and the greatest need for mental health intervention. What can higher education leaders managing these employees do to help?

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