Between applications for scholarships, graduate programs and employment, spring can be peak application time for students. As a faculty or staff member, it’s likely you’ve been asked to write letters ...

Are you applying for a special program for which you will need a letter of recommendation? Do you know who you are going to ask for your letters? Most people will need to request a formal ...

Try a simple, one-line response: “Dear INTERN’S NAME HERE, I’m sorry, but I’m not available.” This avoids the blunt cruelty of saying “I don’t feel comfortable recommending you ...