Dr. Carlton R. Smith

Finding time to read for fun at the beginning of the fall semester was tough…but we made it!

#AcademicSky #reading #HigherEdSky

I had a submission rejected two weeks ago. Today, another email says it’s accepted. I was overjoyed and planned the writing schedule and asked for confirmation.

Turns out I got Re-rejected since my name was similar to the person they wanted to accept.

Yeah this one hurts.

#AcademicSky #Research

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TFW you successfully build your first research team. We are locked in and ready to begin!

#academicsky #facultysky #highereducation #research

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No Kings yesterday. No Kings today. No Kings tomorrow.

Checkmate TACO

#NoKings #NoKingsDay

New Pub Alert🚨! Very excited to share my new article out in The Vermont Connection!

"The Last Director" by Carlton R. Smith scholarworks.uvm.edu/tvc/vol46/is...

#AcademicSky #highereducation #FacultySky #publication #scholarship #studentaffairs #DEI

Oh absolutely! I already know some spots I want to address!

Agreed! I love feedback I can learn from! Sadly no comments on this one:/

Got my first submission rejection today. Even knowing that rejection can sometimes be a reality, when it actually happens there is still a sting. But on the other side of the pain, a spark to keep the fire going!

#AcademicSky #FacultySky #HigherEducation

What happens when a fascist regime implements a law that harms your work or your students?

Simple. I ignore it, fight it, or engage with the loopholes they were too bigoted/idiotic to realize.

Bring me hatred or bigotry in any form and I WILL resist it.

#AcademicSky #FacultySky #resist

Excited to be a member of Cohort X at the Emerging Faculty Leaders Academy!

@naspafaculty.bsky.social #NASPA25 #AcademicSky

First conference presentation/roundtable as faculty is in the books!

Thank you EERA!
#AcademicSky #FacultySky #HigherEdSky #HigherEducation #conference

I don’t know which colleague they were addressing. But this Dept of Ed is not MY COLLEAGUE.

An actual colleague would stand against tyranny and fascism. An actual colleague would have some courage or at least some wisdom. This is a mockery.

#AcademicSky #Resist

The Common App welcomes community colleges The Common App is inviting a cohort of community colleges to its platform for the first time in the hopes of serving a wider pool of applicants.

Common App Welcomes Community Colleges

The Common App is inviting a cohort of community colleges to its platform for the first time in the hopes of serving a wider pool of applicants. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3WVxOBN

The Caring University is now available for pre-order!

It's about structural and cultural change to improve the higher ed workplace.

See the ToC ⬇️

I'd be grateful if you would consider reposting to your networks to spread the word.

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I will always choose resistance as faculty (and in general).

Education drives progress.

I will NOT let this insecure felon and his bumbling cronies stand in the way of educating, questioning, resisting, and doing the work to dismantle oppressive practices!

#AcademicSky #Resist #DEI #FacultySky

While I have a set “space” I prefer to get the most work done, the coffe shop itself is associated with research or writing so I can do a little from any space! In the case of a packed shop, I do what I can with a less optimal space until my table becomes available!

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In order for me to write, conditions must be perfect:

Favorite Coffee Shop: ✅
Favorite Table and chair:✅
Noise Cancel Headphones: ✅
Sweet treat: ✅
Big Band/Swing Playlist: ✅✅

Let’s lock in and get this book chapter finished!

#AcademicSky #writing #facultySky #research

Even then, I will claw my way back up to continue the fight.

I appreciated that my doctoral program actively worked to expose us to the many paths our Ph.D.s could take in terms of career. We need to be honest and intentional about the reality in grad programs to best prepare students.

#AcademicSky #HigherEducstion #GraduateSchool

Trans rights are human rights.

Point blank period.

Course pages: Done✅
Syllabi: Done✅
Conference presentations: Done✅
Revise & Resubmit: Resubmitted✅
Chapter draft: In progress!

Spring semester is off to a smooth start!

#AcademicSky #Academia #Facultylife

All 3 are fantastic!

This is a shame. The pursuit of knowledge should never lead to debt, it should lead to a better life for you and those around you. These efforts did help millions and could’ve helped so much more (especially the Title IX protections).

#HigherEd #AcademicSky #EDUSky

In addition to some of these. Be kind in the classroom to foster focus and community. Often times the faculty of students are trained researchers but not trained educators. Show up for your students and they will show up for you. Create spaces where kindness is prevalent.

#HigherEd #AcademicSky

Writing is an act of rebellion.
Writing is an act of creation.
Writing is an act of salvation.
Writing is an act of exploration.
Writing is an act of emotion.
Writing is an act of confession.
Writing is an act of speculation.
Writing is an act of reflection.
Keep writing.

Three interesting perspectives that show possible futures higher ed will face. I would expect a mix of the three outlooks becoming reality but I do want to hope for the more optimistic of the three. Recruitment and retention remain important but how we approach it will be key.
#HigherEd #AcademicSky

These bans have come from bad faith actors more often than not. Our students, staff, and faculty deserve better. We deserves leaders who listen and leaders who care.

That said, our work does not and will not stop.

#HigherEducation #AcademicSky

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Wrapping up my first semester as faculty and seeing where my students started vs how they are going into break is awesome. Their growth has been astounding and I can’t wait to see how they continue!

#faculty #academia #highered

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It’s a new feeling for me to celebrate wins and enjoy the work that I do.

It’s a great reminder that I not have a voice and an expertise, but that I am also in the right place and doing the work I was meant to be doing!

We locked in now!

#faculty #highereducation #academia

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It took a while, but I found a place where I can thrive in higher education and not just survive! I’ve had the best months of my whole career in my first semester as faculty!

Seeing students carve out their paths and challenge systems, brings me joy!

#faculty #academia #highereducation