Why I’m Reconsidering the Full-Year Academic Sabbatical
While a semester-long sabbatical is the norm for many academics, there’s a compelling case for taking a full academic year…
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The Hidden Tension in Academic Sabbaticals
An academic sabbatical is often viewed as dedicated time for research or creative work. Productivity matters on sabbatical, but the…
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When Sabbatical Plans Go Sideways (And How to Recover)
If you’re planning a sabbatical, chances are you’ve already learned it’s not as straightforward as it sounds. You might plan…
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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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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…
