Mentorship is a cornerstone of growth in academia, where seasoned faculty members guide and support their junior colleagues on their journey. As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of higher education, it's essential for allies and senior faculty to provide not just empathy but also concrete support to those who are coming up behind us.

For so many years, as a young mother and new professor, I ran myself into the ground trying to do both and do both well. I knew I was fighting a losing battle but felt I had no choice but to keep running on that treadmill with my hands full of responsibilities. I had two children and earned tenure in the first seven years of my career. It's a great success story, but at what cost?

In the dynamic world of academia, the journey toward tenure and promotion can be a complex and challenging one, especially for women. It's all too common for women to undersell themselves and their accomplishments, inadvertently limiting their chances of achieving the recognition they truly deserve. But fear not – armed with knowledge and a proactive mindset, you can break through these barriers and excel on your academic journey.

Higher education faces a unique set of challenges in today's fast-paced world. Students are constantly bombarded with distractions and have become increasingly demanding when requesting accommodations because of those distractions. Enforcing rules and restrictions for educators requires a delicate balance of compassion while creating a conducive learning environment…

This is a unique moment in time when we can harness the talents of women and create a workplace that is supportive of women and values their contributions.

…This remedy of treating everyone the same did not benefit everyone the same…

The answers all revolve around "image" and "expectations."

Whether at an all-female table or one with men and women, gender is always present, and we must recognize that and reflect on it…

A group where everyone clicks, respects each other compliments one another, and trust is essential.

…In these cases, I think, "Why didn't they ask for advice?".

We know our disciplines and how to create a course and do research. None of which prepares us for administration.

Once you realize that you are a group of one, it brings things into focus.

Whoever came up with the concept of “work/life balance” clearly has not read Arlie Hochschild’s SECOND SHIFT.

It is only women who have such debates.