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The F Word

Inside Higher Ed

But I feel certain that mandating ongoing professional development in pedagogy is a non-starter. Also, consider awarding stipends to those faculty members who will participate in professional development seminars on or off campus. Improve access to relevant information.

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Hard Truths That Higher Education Has Evaded for Too Long

Inside Higher Ed

That inequities pervade American higher education, including gates that restrict entry into high-demand, high-salary majors in computer science, economics, finance, engineering and nursing. This means that most classes are instructor-centered and involve little active or experiential learning apart from instructor-led discussions.