Interview with Nancy J. Reynolds, April 14, 1992

Interview Summary

Nancy J. Reynolds, a communications professor at the University of Kentucky, talks about her education and career as a professor. She discusses her education experiences at the University of Wisconsin and her work as an auditor for the IRS before returning to college for another degree. She talks about her experiences in graduate school and how she earned her teaching position at the University of Kentucky. Reynolds discusses her work conditions, her day-to-day life as a professor, and the subjects she teaches. She offers critiques of the University of Kentucky as well as positive experiences.

Interview Keyword

Academia Social sciences--Academia Careers in academia Social scientists Graduate schools University of Kentucky professors Career responsibilities Career skills University of Kentucky--William T. Young Library Discrimination in academia Single professors College teachers--Family life

Interview LC Subject

Reynolds, Nancy J. Reynolds, Nancy J.--Interviews University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--History Education, Higher--Kentucky--Lexington Careers Auditors Social sciences Career changes Graduate students College teachers Universities and colleges--Faculty College teachers--Workload University of Kentucky. Libraries Women--Education (Higher) College administrators

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