Three Ways to Connect with Students, Without Having to Babysit Their Children!
A University of Louisville professor is getting well-deserved kudos after he babysat for a student’s children so she could focus on her final exam.
Michelle Obama makes a rap video: “You Should Go To College”
First Lady Michelle Obama teamed up with Saturday Night Live’s Jay Pharoah and released a rap video espousing the values of a college degree. We’re particularly impressed with FLOTUS’ rhymes right before the 1:00 mark:
Got Teaching Questions? Get Answers From Dr. Stephen Brookfield
Dr. Stephen D. Brookfield is extending his office hours and you’re invited to stop by for help.
WSJ Re-Publishes Benno Schmidt’s 1991 Speech Defending Freedom of Expression
“The most serious problems of freedom of expression in the U.S. today exist on our campuses.”
Cal State Northridge Wins Pedagogy Grant for Students in Remediation
California State University, Northridge, an ACUE pilot partner, has won a $100,000 grant from the National Urban Alliance.
Higher Ed Enrollment Dips, Even as College Degrees Remain Key to Employment
A postsecondary degree is more important than ever to future employment, but fewer high school graduates are headed to college, according to separate reports released in recent days.
For this Faculty Development Chief, Metaphors Engage Students of the Digital Age
“If your course was a thing what would it be?” Catherine Haras often asks faculty members at California State University, Los Angeles.
Linda Nilson Talks Teaching and Learning With ACUE
A distinguished guest visited our New York City offices on Wednesday.
A literature professor’s odyssey in higher ed, from Scotland to Kansas City
Stephen Dilks has to get creative to teach the required readings in his University of Missouri–Kansas City courses.
The value of crowdsourcing in academia
“When am I going to use this in real life?”