Faculty: We Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup
ACUE-credentialed professor Dr. Lindsay Wright stresses the importance of self-care in order to be an effective educator. Like in other industries, many individuals in academia discuss their all-nighters or weekend work sessions almost as if they are points-of-pride. And had it not been for a series of family circumstances in recent years, Dr. Lindsay Wright, […]
Three Colorado schools with a common goal: equity
A “Smashing Success” at University Of Nevada, Reno
The story of Nevada’s developmental education reforms couldn’t be told without the role of faculty. A key, early chapter started at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), with Chris Herald, a professor who directed the flagship’s core mathematics department. Herald launched a successful corequisite pilot for gateway math courses and UNR subsequently implemented a […]
A Strategic Commitment to Quality Teaching at UNR
More Than Mandates: How Course Outcomes Can Be Used to Create Unforgettable Learning Experiences
Cindy Blackwell, Ph.D. Cindy Blackwell is an ACUE Academic Director and earned her ACUE Certificate in Effective College Instruction in 2017 at The University of Southern Mississippi. My first impression with course outcomes is similar to that of many faculty. I was a graduate student who was handed a syllabus complete with outcomes for the […]
Coffee, Community, and Curriculum—Florida Colleges Embrace Cross-Campus Collaboration
Faculty Supporting Faculty is Key to Instructional Excellence at Delaware State University
There is a common lament expressed often by faculty in the world of higher education – there are simply not enough hours in the workday. Between lecture preparation, office hours, research, instruction and a plethora of meetings, finding time to dedicate to professional development – especially when it’s voluntary – often takes a back-burner. However, […]
Coffee, Community, and Curriculum
ACUE Partner Schools in Florida Join Together to Build Community of Professional Practice In academia, the issue of silos is a common one. Oftentimes, faculty find it easier to look within their departments for new ideas or collaborations than trying to expand beyond their disciplines. But what would happen if faculty from various backgrounds and […]
Strong Faculty Community Provides Stability for Students in a Time of Chaos
What happens when a private university boldly embraces a shift in its teaching culture? According to faculty at Santa Clara University (SCU), the result is a more resilient university able to withstand the unexpected. As a private, Jesuit school in the San Francisco Bay Area, SCU prides itself on excellence in both research and teaching. […]
