Building From a Foundation of Academic Excellence
A conversation with ACUE’s Chief Learning Officer explores meeting the evolving needs of higher education through innovative approaches to faculty development.
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Unlocking Human-AI Potential: 10 Best Practices for AI Assignments in Higher Ed
In the early days of December 2022, late one night, under the cover of darkness, I eagerly typed “ChatGPT” into ...
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Improving the Quality of Teaching and Learning: Why Community Colleges Invest in Faculty Professional Development with ACUE
Community colleges remain a critical component of the higher education system—providing pathways to education and the workforce for millions of ...
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Preparing for the Future: The Impact of AI on Higher Education
Since the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI)—most notably ChatGPT—the general discourse in higher education has been a tale of ...
Read more4 Ways Faculty Can Be Allies for College Student Mental Health
Mental health disorders are common, consequential, and largely untreated on college campuses. These findings are evident through data from the Healthy ...
Read moreBeyond the Icebreaker: Building Community in the Classroom
I’ve been fortunate to have that seemingly ‘magical’ class. You know the one—small, seminar-style setup with students actively engaged in ...
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Navigating the Need for Rigor and Engagement: How to Make Fruitful Class Discussions Happen
Derek Bok’s great book Our Underachieving Colleges contains a passage that, ultimately, transformed my teaching. Teaching by discussion can also seem forbidding ...
Read moreWhy We’re “Speaking Up” About Inclusive Teaching Strategies
Kelly Hogan and Viji Sathy on “speaking up” about inclusive teaching strategies.
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Three Misconceptions About Using Active Learning in STEM
The first time I turned to active learning in my chemical engineering class was nearly 19 years ago. After two ...
Read moreDelivering an Effective College Lecture Through a Student’s Lens
Stephen Brookfield on delivering an effective college lecture through a student's lens.
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