Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

I’ve been utilizing mid-semester check-ins for several years now and have noticed that students respond best when I send out informal invitations to reflect on their learning experiences. My rationale here is to not make it a mandatory assignment, but an extra credit opportunity to know more about their current learning experiences.

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University Business

JUNE 13, 2024

More from UB: “Too good to be true:” How one IT team unlocked millions with this simple trick For example, the Ringling College of Art and Design announced last month its Artificial Intelligence Undergraduate Certificate to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate AI’s complex impact on creative industries.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Image: Three California community colleges are fighting to start new baccalaureate programs, which their leaders insist would fill critical local workforce needs and help students who couldn’t otherwise afford to pursue a four-year degree. ” Half of states now allow community college baccalaureate degrees.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2025

This reliance on numbers has driven many colleges to focus heavily on metrics in an effort to improve outcomes, streamline operations, and secure funding. As community colleges across the United States struggle with declining retention rates, it has become increasingly clear that institutional focus should not be limited to numbers alone.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

They face pressures in their research, service, and increasingly in their teaching that the pandemic has made almost unbearable, and there seems to be no end in sight when it comes to the new tools, technologies, tips, and programs that faculty developers are rolling out to “support” their career advancement. 2 (Fall 2015): 96–103.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

ATSU is also creating a Grow Your Own faculty development program that offers a low-to-no-cost education designed to support students interested in academic medicine. Elevating DEI Leadership — Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine . The program is expected to launch in spring 2023.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Five crucial things that these four are doing: increasing affordability, addressing academic barriers, creating a sense of belonging, experiential learning and wraparound services. This kind of focus on students shows they’re committed, they want to learn, and they just need that opportunity. One is a very high college success rate.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

They face pressures in their research, service, and increasingly in their teaching that the pandemic has made almost unbearable, and there seems to be no end in sight when it comes to the new tools, technologies, tips, and programs that faculty developers are rolling out to “support” their career advancement. 2 (Fall 2015): 96–103.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Interdisciplinary learning allows students to acquire integrated perspectives and solution-focused strategies, leading to deeper assimilation of knowledge, the development of metacognitive skills, and critical thinking (Ivanitskaya et al., Measuring learning outcomes in higher education: Motivation matters. Newell, W.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Institutions can foster connections through the following strategies: Virtual Mentorship Programs: Pairing students with mentors who provide guidance, support, and career advice can significantly enhance the online learning experience. Mentors can be faculty members, alumni, or industry professionals.

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Continuous Learning Institute

MARCH 19, 2023

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Learn about the power of humanizing online learning for college students. In this episode, I interview Dr. Michelle Pacansky-Brock, Faculty at the Foothill-De Anza Community College District (Scroll down to access the transcript.) 30:11:25: Benefits of asynchronous learning.

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Creatrix Campus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

According to a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, institutions adopting OBE witness a remarkable 25% increase in student engagement and a transformative 15% surge in graduation rates. It also leads to a 20% boost in institutional effectiveness, fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Interdisciplinary learning allows students to acquire integrated perspectives and solution-focused strategies, leading to deeper assimilation of knowledge, the development of metacognitive skills, and critical thinking (Ivanitskaya et al., Measuring learning outcomes in higher education: Motivation matters. Newell, W.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 4, 2025

Learn how corporate partnerships drive higher ed growth. million Americans left college without earning a degreebut many would return if given the right opportunity. A significant portion of todays workforce consists of individuals who previously stopped out of college. According to Alana, there are 41.5 Alana Rose: Oh, yeah. [00:04:45]

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With evolving financial models, colleges and universities–beyond the Ivy League–need to explore sustainable solutions that balance educational quality with fiscal responsibility. For example, according to the College Board, in 2016, 70% of all high school seniors (traditional-age students) went to college.

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WCET Frontiers

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Enrollment in higher ed has changed, and we will continue to see shifts in who enrolls in a college or university and how they want to enroll. Rather than “going back to normal,” faculty are teaching more online and hybrid courses and more students are enrolling in them. The highlight for me was the insightful sessions on AI.

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Creatrix Campus

MAY 29, 2023

Understanding Outcome Based Education: Definition, Implementation, and Benefits editor Mon, 05/29/2023 - 06:35 According to a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, 93% of employers believe that a candidate's ability to demonstrate essential outcomes is more important than their degree completion.

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Creatrix Campus

JULY 20, 2023

An Inside Higher Ed survey report on student success says that only 55% of college-going students receive support for degree completion. Student success in higher education refers to students' achievement, growth, and overall well-being during their college or university experience. What is Student Success in higher education?

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ACPA

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Candidate #4: Felisa Eafford Role: Dean, Student Affairs Institution: Cuyahoga Community College Question 1: Please share why you are interested in becoming a Directorate Board member with the Commission for Assessment and Evaluation. Candidate Response: I am seeking professional development opportunities that fit my interests.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

This additional layer of analysis revealed that mind maps used in this way encourage a new depth of student learning. The approach highlights the importance of engaging students in interactive and collaborative learning experiences to enhance their learning outcomes. Katherine S.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

This additional layer of analysis revealed that mind maps used in this way encourage a new depth of student learning. The approach highlights the importance of engaging students in interactive and collaborative learning experiences to enhance their learning outcomes. Katherine S.

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