Thomas C. Calhoun, Jackson State University associate vice president for Academic and Student Affairs and professor of sociology, is a co-editor of the book “What to Expect and How to Respond,” published by Rowman & Littlefield.
“This book will help young scholars entering the academy avoid some of the pitfalls often encountered in their professional career,” Calhoun said.
The collection of essays, available for pre-order on Amazon, offers a solutions-oriented glimpse into life in academia from the vantage point of groups including students, faculty and administrators.
This interdisciplinary anthology provides insight into the profession for graduate students planning on becoming academics; brings probable tenure and promotion pitfalls to the attention of junior faculty as well as strategies to successfully overcome potential obstacles; offers senior faculty strategies to improve collegiality and the workplace environment; and provides administrators with tools to proactively and effectively contend with sensitive managerial matters.
This book is for undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline designed to prepare them for a career in academia, whether as staff, faculty or administrators.
For more information on how to purchase, please visit www.rowman.com or call (800) 462-6420.