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How to Improve College Teaching in 2023

Inside Higher Ed

A third tradition, which stressed research, scholarship, and the applied sciences, emerged in nineteenth century Germany, especially at the universities of Gottingen and Berlin. The interests of administrators, faculty, staff, and students frequently collide. Priorities conflict. Provide more experiential learning opportunities.

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An online surge at Virginia Tech. But what about outcomes?

Inside Higher Ed

“Every time I taught it, it kind of doubled,” said Duma, professor of engineering and director of the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science. More than 1,000 students signed up. “We tend to think, ‘Oh, we have to do everything in person.’ “Are massive courses best practice in online?”

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

PEER and WISE Programs Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences The PEER and WISE programs support students academically and demonstrate best practices and high graduation rates for underrepresented populations at predominantly White institutions.

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Preparing for the Next 330 Years (letter)

Inside Higher Ed

The concept of expanding the university’s offerings in computing, data science and applied science, detailed in a November 3 article , is not a new one. For more than a decade, student interest and enrollments in these and adjacent fields have been increasing exponentially at the university.

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The Invisible Student Majority

Inside Higher Ed

Are senior administrators more concerned about placating students and parents than defending rigor? Introductory STEM courses, far too often, serve weed-out functions that “disproportionately push underrepresented minority students out of the natural and applied sciences.” Is premed competitiveness out of hand?

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Work Zones Ahead!

Inside Higher Ed

This effort is supported by another key state investment, the Michigan Transfer Network (MTN) portal which allows users, including students, to research the transferability of courses across the state. In the absence of a state agency or legislative mandate, this labor is voluntary, but still essential.