Rutgers University-Newark Increases Completion Rates, Grades
Teaching Without Walls
Initially, Michael Wesch wasn’t thrilled about teaching online. He didn’t love the idea of talking into the camera and worried that students’ learning experiences could suffer. To him, part of the joy of teaching came from being with students in a classroom. Over time, Wesch has come to see more opportunities through online education when […]
It’s “About the Humans”: Derek Bruff on Teaching with Intentional Tech
ACUE sat down with Derek Bruff, director of the Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching and Learning, to discuss his new book Intentional Tech: Principles to Guide the Use of Educational Technology in College Teaching. In this Q&A, Bruff shares favorite stories from the book, busts a common myth about digital natives, and argues that effective […]
Changemakers: Rutgers University–Newark Leading the Way for Student Success
“You are the changemakers,” extolled Chancellor Nancy Cantor in an impassioned call for an inclusive world that “brings more people to the table of prosperity.” In her remarks during Rutgers University–Newark’s 2019 Convocation, Cantor reminded new students that “those willing to take the risk of shifting tried and true narratives, those who dare to take […]
Engage Faculty Early, Often, Authentically
By Alison Kadlec The latest in-depth studies from CCRC, describing the journeys of AACC Pathways colleges successfully scaling guided pathways reforms, are receiving a lot of attention for good reason. In documenting the incredibly hard work undertaken by a diverse group of colleges that are redesigning programs, processes and systems at scale—while helping everyone at […]
NAU Sees Increased Exam Scores, Fewer DFWs
4 Ways Faculty Can Be Allies for College Student Mental Health
By Sara Abelson Mental health disorders are common, consequential, and largely untreated on college campuses. These findings are evident through data from the Healthy Minds Study, which has examined college student mental health at more than 200 institutions in the last 14 years (and counting), on which I serve as a co-investigator. Among our findings: […]
From “weeding out” to “belonging” at NAU
Bio 181 at Northern Arizona University used to be known as a “weed out” course, with about 30% of students dropping out. It’s a gateway too—required for 25 majors, meaning that about 2,400—or 1 in 10—students need to pass it. When a companion study skills class didn’t improve retention, Ana Araya-Anchetta and Mar-Elise Hill, biology […]
Better Teaching, Better Institutions
By Philip G. Rogers From accreditation to enrollment to policy, much of higher education is located far from the classroom. But, in reality, teaching and learning are the most crucial part of higher education: colleges’ and universities’ first and fundamental mission is to educate students. Not to mention, the public’s trust in higher education also […]
