<p><em>Speak Up!</em> teaches students how and why they should reach out and connect with their professors. Author Amy Handlin provides thoughtful and strategic advice based on her 25+ years of teaching and advising experience.</p><p>Students know it&rsquo;s important to connect with their professors, since those relationships will pay off immediately and throughout their academic careers. Approaching professors can be intimidating, but this step-by-step guide prepares college and graduate students to advocate for themselves and develop the skills they need to build connections with professors.</p><p><em>Speak Up!</em> includes cut-and-paste sample emails, scripts for in-person meetings, and tips for navigating tricky situations.</p>