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Seven ways to leverage faculty development for student success

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Maximizing faculty development’s impact on student success and equitable learning requires targeted action. That’s the upshot of a recent report from Every Learner Everywhere, Achieving the Dream and the Online Learning Consortium.

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Report: Faculty development courses raise educator and student achievement

University Business

Your faculty may be made up of world-renowned professors, but that doesn’t mean students are grasping the material. Unless those educators are naturally talented, you may want to consider enrolling them in a faculty development course if they are student-facing. One new report proves the efficacy of doing just that.

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The end of in-person learning? Setting higher ed’s online goals for 2025

University Business

Emphasizing quality and rigor in online programs: Schools need to invest in programs that align with institutional learning goals and adopt rigorous assessments that ensure students achieve meaningful outcomes. Prioritizing faculty development and buy-in: Faculty engagement is pivotal to successful online learning.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

Creating a Culture of Belonging To truly foster student success, community colleges need to prioritize building a culture of belonging that extends beyond academic achievement. Faculty and staff should be encouraged to engage with students in meaningful ways that extend past classroom interactions. References Pascarella, Ernest T.,

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Digital Learning in Higher Education Enhances Student Achievement

Creatrix Campus

Digital Learning in Higher Education Enhances Student Achievement admin Thu, 06/27/2024 - 12:03 Overview Digital Learning in Higher Education calls for change in the educational ecosystem which will lead to significant improvement in the productivity of the students.

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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

In doing so, we should design assessments as an engaging, ongoing process for students, helping them learn and achieve their learning outcomes rather than considering it as a one-shot test or quiz and focusing merely on the score. To this end, developing authentic assessment tasks might be the most effective approach for educators.

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Empowering Education Through Collaboration: The Success of the Mississippi Virtual Community College

WCET Frontiers

Enjoy the read and enjoy your day, Lindsey Downs, WCET The Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC) is a shining example of what can be achieved when institutions collaborate to transform education. MSVCC Academy for Faculty Development: Excellence in distance education relies on well-prepared faculty.