New Certificate to Strengthen Guided Pathways

Nationwide, the guided pathways movement is helping more students succeed. But as Sova co-founders Alison Kadlec and Paul Markham observe, “not nearly enough has been done to meet faculty where they are, speak to their interests, and bring them into this work as true partners.” To bolster faculty engagement—for the strongest possible impact on student […]
New guided pathways certificate
Inclusified Teaching Evaluation

“Trust Grandma”: Strategies to Promote Reflection and Curiosity

By Judith V. Boettcher My granddaughter, a rising sophomore, is buried with assignments. She shared, somewhat despairingly, that rarely can she get anything done in advance—only work due ‘tomorrow!’ I felt her stress and realized she hardly has time for practice and review, to reflect on meaning, or question more deeply. In our rush to […]
BREAKING NEWS: “Impressive” efficacy findings
Faculty “create and deliver” higher ed’s value: Change Magazine
Trickle-Down Engagement

Reflecting on Our Teaching

School’s Out: Reflecting on the Term, Recharging over the Summer, and Readying for What’s Next

By R. Eric Landrum I have never met a faculty member in my 30-year career who took the summer “off.” Even when an instructor has a nine-month contract, in my experience, most use the time to catch up on their field’s literature, conduct research, connect with colleagues, write, and strengthen their teaching. It’s who we […]