1. Some Thoughts on Academic Citizenship Michael D. Kimbrough University of Maryland

2. Citizenship definition “the qualities a person is expected to have as a responsible member of a community” – Implies a voluntary sacrifice of self-interest for the benefit of the community.

3. Challenges in being a good academic citizen Identifying the community you serve Activities require divergent skill sets Academic community sends mixed signals on what is valued. There is no “boss” to make trade-offs for you.

4. Identifying Community You Serve Students – In our classes – In our discipline – In the business school – In the university – In the local community – Across the nation

5. Identifying Community You Serve Colleagues – Our co-authors – In our departments – Outside our departments – Larger academic community

6. Identifying Community You Serve Institutions – Your department – Your school – Your university – Your academic association

7. Activities that Serve Different Communities Students – In our classes – In our discipline – In the business school – In the university – In the local community – Across the nation

8. Activities that Serve Different Communities Colleagues – Our co-authors – In our departments – Outside our departments – Larger academic community

9. Activities that Serve Different Communities Institutions – Your department – Your school – Your university – Your academic association

10. Mixed Messages about What Activities are Rewarded Most activities we associate with good citizenship require an outward focus. However, research productivity requires intense inward focus. Research productivity enhances one’s value in the academic labor market while citizenship activities do not always.

11. How to navigate challenges? Take a long view – you probably can’t directly address all the communities you want to serve at one time The communities you serve will be “closer to home” early in your career and will expand as your career progresses. In order to be in a position to serve larger communities, you need to establish an acceptable level of research impact early in your career. Seek ways to contribute that demonstrate your willingness to “pitch in” but that are not at odds with research productivity. Accept that some activities are pure service and will never be officially rewarded.