30.020 - Having It All: Finding Your Work-Life Balance

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

In order to effectively guide others, educational leaders must manage their demanding work schedules and also attend to their non-work related commitments. This session will provide doctoral students with an opportunity to hear from scholars in education about how to manage their doctoral studies and future careers in academia or practice while also balancing family, friendships, finances, and personal interests. Areas of discussion include: (1) time management tips; (2) suggestions for securing funding for graduate work and early career research; (3) advice for pursuing opportunities in campus and/or professional organizations; (4) tips for academic conferences; (5) how to avoid over committing; (6) and, how to keep the work/life balance in mind when on the job market.

Sub Unit

• Graduate Student Council

Chair

• Ramon Markee Jevon Griffin, Michigan State University

Participants

• Mark Anthony Gooden, Columbia University

• Terah Talei Venzant Chambers, Michigan State University

• Jeffrey M.R. Duncan-Andrade, San Francisco State University

• Julian Vasquez Heilig, California State University, Sacramento