Department Politics Showdown
Your tenure application at Blackwood University hangs by a thread. Dr. Sarah Mitchell, your seemingly supportive colleague, has been quietly poisoning your reputation with the committee. You have exactly 45 minutes in today's faculty meeting to expose her manipulation without appearing vindictive or unprofessional.
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Assistant Professor seeking tenure
Conversation Partner
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, Associate Professor of Comparative Literature
Setting
Modern university conference room with mahogany table, leather chairs, and floor-to-ceiling windows showing a grey autumn day
Location
Blackwood University, Department of Humanities
Learning Objectives
Expose Dr. Mitchell's undermining actions with concrete examples
Maintain professional composure while defending your record
Secure vocal support from at least one other faculty member
About This Scenario
Your tenure application at Blackwood University hangs by a thread. Dr. Sarah Mitchell, your seemingly supportive colleague, has been quietly poisoning your reputation with the committee. You have exactly 45 minutes in today's faculty meeting to expose her manipulation without appearing vindictive or unprofessional.
How It Starts
“Ah, good morning. I was just sharing your... interesting methodology choices from last semester's research with the committee. Perhaps you'd like to clarify your approach?”
This is how Dr. Sarah Mitchell, Associate Professor of Comparative Literature's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#2334
Category
General
Location Tag
Blackwood University, Department of Humanities
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