The Pseudo-Sabbatical: An Academic Reset You Don’t Have to Wait Years For
In 2025, I walked 300 kilometers of the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route in northern Spain. The journey pushed…
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Understanding the Purpose of Faculty Sabbatical Policies
Faculty sabbatical policies are often seen as a maze of rules, forms, and approvals – bureaucracy surrounding your long-awaited time…
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Mid-Career Academic Burnout: When Faculty Exhaustion Sneaks Up On You
Mid-career academic burnout is a real and often underestimated challenge. It can quietly emerge after (or even just before) tenure,…
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Academic Sabbatical Travel: 3 Approaches to Shape Your Time Off
When you think about a sabbatical, chances are travel comes to mind – exploring new places, immersing yourself in different…
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Writing a Sabbatical Proposal (When No One Tells You How)
Writing a sabbatical proposal can feel daunting, especially when there’s little official guidance on what’s expected. From gathering resources from…
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Common Academic Sabbatical Activities, Explained
When you ask colleagues what they did on sabbatical, you’ll quickly notice no two answers are alike. One person might…
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The Academic Sabbatical, Then & Now
The modern academic sabbatical is often misunderstood. While the word evokes rest and renewal, in practice, it can take many…
