
Sara Goldrick-Rab
Professor of Higher Education Policy and Sociology
Temple University
Temple University
Professor of Higher Education Policy and Sociology
I study, implement, and advocate for solutions to help more students complete college.
There is no "typical" day in my life. Every single day is different and I travel constantly. Here's an example of 3 recent day: Monday: Write research memos, conduct an experiment for a new study, do recruitment for a new survey Tuesday: Teach, travel to NYC to speak at a conference while taking calls with policymakers, speak, write on the return home Wednesday: Attend community event, attend department & faculty mttgs, deliver keynote lecture, research meeting, support a student, work dinner
Here's the first step for college students
Talk to people and ask for advice. Don't ask for money. Ask for advice, and then for introductions.
"You're "doing" academia the wrong way -- you need to focus on peer-reviewed publications, be quiet and keep your head down, and cut out the activism!"