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Are you an grounded Oak Tree, a high-energy Octopus, or a thoughtful Owl? Maybe you’re more of an Fawn, striving to maintain calm amidst the chaos. Discover which of these faculty types best matches your style, work habits, and approach to managing stress.
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When it comes to managing your daily faculty responsibilities, you tend to:
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Maintain a steady, structured routine that keeps you grounded and focused
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsJuggle a constant stream of tasks, deadlines, and crises with your exceptional multitasking skills
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsBecome easily overwhelmed, overthinking things and struggling to take the first step
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsApproach challenges with a calm, analytical mindset, driven by data and strategic planning
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How long Have you been a fulll-time faculty member?
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I'm not full-time.
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsI'm in my first year
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned Tagsup to 4 years
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned Tags5-9 years
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If you could change one thing about your faculty role, it would be:
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Having more opportunities to model self-care and work-life balance for your colleagues
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsBeing able to take on fewer responsibilities and focus on your own well-being
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsOvercoming the tendency to become paralyzed by perfectionism
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsStreamlining processes and procedures to improve organizational efficiency
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During faculty meetings, you are most likely to:
When a student is struggling, your first instinct is to:
Contribute thoughtful, insightful comments that help guide the discussion
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsQuietly observe, only speaking up when absolutely necessary
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsArrive fully prepared, armed with data and ready to strategize solutions
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsActively engage, sharing your innovative ideas and perspectives
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I'm not currently a faculty member.
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsAdjunct, part-time, as needed
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsNon-tenure-track with a continuing appointment
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When a student approaches you with a complex issue, your instinct is to:
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Respond with empathy, take the time to fully understand their perspective
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsPolitely redirect them, encouraging them to handle the situation on their own
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Add RecommendationAdd TagsView All Assigned TagsAnalyze the situation objectively and propose a well-reasoned course of action
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You're an Oak Tree
The Oak Tree embodies a steady, holistic approach to faculty life, intentionally cultivating a healthy work-life rhythm. Through mindful boundary-setting and a strong commitment to physical and mental wellness, they set an inspiring example for their colleagues, encouraging everyone to prioritize their own rejuvenation alongside their professional duties.
- Ability to model sustainable work habits and self-care practices
- Skill in integrating wellness seamlessly into the workday
- Calm, grounded presence that has a stabilizing effect on those around them
Opportunities for Growth
- May be perceived as too rigid or disconnected from the daily grind
- Potential difficulty relating to those who struggle with work-life balance
- Can come across as dismissive of the realities of faculty stress and burnout
Recommendations
- Find ways to relate and empathize with colleagues who don't thrive in a hyper-structured environment
- Be open to adjusting your approach when faced with urgent or rapidly changing circumstances
- Acknowledge the real challenges of faculty stress and burnout, rather than potentially dismissing them
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You're an Octopus
Constantly pulled in a million directions, The Overwhelmed Octopus juggles an endless stream of tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities. Their exceptional multitasking abilities and deep commitment to their work allow them to keep all the plates spinning, but at the cost of their own well-being.
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Strengths
- Exceptional juggling and time management skills
- Willingness to take on additional projects and responsibilities
- Ability to thrive under pressure and in chaotic environments
Opportunities for Growth
- High risk of burnout and compassion fatigue
- Difficulty saying "no" and setting healthy boundaries
- Tendency to neglect self-care and personal needs
Recommendations
- Implement robust systems and routines to avoid feeling perpetually overwhelmed
- Practice saying "no" to new commitments in order to preserve your own bandwidth
- Make self-care a non-negotiable priority, building it into your daily schedule
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You're a Fawn
When faced with challenges or high-pressure situations, The Fawn has a tendency to become overwhelmed and retreat into a state of paralysis. Rather than proactively addressing problems, they may become mired in perfectionist tendencies, overthinking tasks and avoiding taking action. This freeze mentality can prevent them from fully engaging with their faculty responsibilities, though they excel at maintaining a calm, unflappable exterior.
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Strengths
- Exceptional ability to remain outwardly calm and composed, even in tense moments
- Talent for efficiently completing tasks and meeting deadlines without fuss
- Skill in providing a stabilizing presence that helps soothe the waters
Opportunities for Growth
- Tendency to freeze up or become overwhelmed when faced with complex challenges
- Difficulty initiating tasks or follow-through due to perfectionist tendencies
- Risk of being perceived as disinterested or disengaged by colleagues and students
Recommendations
- Practice breaking down overwhelming tasks into smaller, more manageable steps
- Develop strategies to overcome perfectionist tendencies, such as fostering a growth mindset, setting reasonable deadlines and letting go of the need for flawlessness
- Implement systems and routines to help maintain momentum and avoid getting stuck in a state of inaction
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You're an Owl
Approaching faculty life with a calm, analytical mindset, The Owl brings a research-driven, data-informed perspective to their work. Their ability to make strategic decisions and provide a sense of stability is a steadying influence, though they may at times struggle with flexibility and empathetic connection.
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Strengths
- Exceptional skill in data-driven decision making and strategic planning
- Ability to excel at complex tasks and maintain a professional demeanor
- Talent for providing a sense of structure and reliability
Opportunities for Growth
- Potential difficulty with adaptability and flexibility
- Struggle to connect on an emotional level with students and colleagues
- Risk of appearing aloof or unapproachable at times
- Seek out opportunities to strengthen your emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
- Experiment with more flexible, adaptive approaches when faced with changing circumstances
- Make conscious efforts to connect with students and colleagues on a more personal level
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