Is the concept of the academic role model primed for an update?

The grand achievements of those who came before are often held up as inspiration for current members of the academy, but a more nuanced view might be required

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#1 Submitted by acamoose on September 21, 2020 - 12:57pm

Nice piece, more of this kind of reflection would be useful. Will use this in mentoring discussions. One question today may be, what qualities and values do you look to instil or develop in yourself when much of the wider culture and its imperatives may undermine their nurturing.

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