negril02
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« on: December 07, 2011, 08:34:07 AM » |
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Hi everyone,
I have my very first Skype interview with UNC Asheville coming up next week. Does anyone know anything about the Department of Education there? Any suggestions?
Thanks so much!
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petunia621
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« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2011, 07:46:05 AM » |
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I'm not sure how helpful this is, but I'm an UNCA grad! It's a gem of a school.
I didn't go through the Education dept but several friends did. I can't think of any concerns, but it was a number of years ago.
My opinion isn't exactly objective, but I'm a fan. And Asheville is a great place to live. I wish I'd spent more time enjoying the city while I was there.
Best of luck!
-P
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« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2011, 11:35:28 AM » |
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There are several threads in which Asheville is mentioned.
Given the economy and the condition of higher ed in the USA, I say that your focus should be: this is a job; better to have one than not.
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ochreluna13
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« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2011, 02:19:20 PM » |
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I think some of the forum threads about Asheville can be a bit negative, but it is a pretty great southern town. If you go for an in-person interview, there are many great restaurants and brewpubs/brewery tours. :)
Many of the public university Education schools in NC are quite fabulous. UNC-A is one of the best in NC, for what that's worth to you.
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negril02
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« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2011, 08:48:31 PM » |
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Thanks so much for your responses! I had my Skype interview on Monday. We were cut off three times due to technological difficulties. I hope to hear from them regarding a campus invite, but I doubt it. It was my first academic interview and I rambled a bit on a couple of questions.
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« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2012, 04:05:46 PM » |
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Campus invite - so excited!!!
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« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2012, 04:16:14 PM » |
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Given that anyone on the search committee will be able to identify you from this, you better be excited. It would be wise to be less identifiable.
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« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2012, 07:50:43 PM » |
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Congratulations on the invite! If you want to ask any specific questions about preparing for it, though, you will want to create a new account with a new moniker so you can be completely anonymous. Don't mention the actual institution if you come back!
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