Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2023

As online education continues to evolve, the challenge to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences is paramount. This method, however, often leads to a lack of student engagement and, consequently, less effective learning.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Two recent studies, both asking different research questions and using different methodologies, offer still more evidence that the relationship between teachers and students is an integral part of the learning experience. These relationships have strong impacts on student learning experiences.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Assessment has traditionally been viewed as an action conducted after the learning experience has taken place, resulting in it being a separate task from instruction. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience. This is especially true for higher education.

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University Business

JUNE 13, 2024

Focus on AI literacy programs—for students and faculty Postsecondary AI credentials this year are on track to double that of 2023; 14 have already been announced through May 2024 compared to the 18 announced through all of 2023, Zach Pazz, chief operating officer at Gray DI , a higher education intelligence service, said in an email.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

University faculty members are usually immersed in various tasks related to teaching, research, committees, and office hours. This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices.

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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. Resources Bartlett, J.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

While distance learning offers students unparalleled flexibility, concerns regarding classroom engagement persist among online educators. As students enter the online classroom, they bring with them diverse educational experiences, backgrounds, and expectations of faculty interactions.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

This journey begins not only on the Martian surface but right here on Earth, in our universities. The role of interdisciplinary teaching and learning in these institutions is pivotal in shaping the minds of future pioneers and visionaries who will propel us to Mars. References Borrego, M., & Newswander, L.

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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. Resources Bartlett, J.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The greater the access to higher education, the more dynamic a curriculum must be to effectively and equitably educate and elevate the learning experiences of all students. Many professors may not be familiar with, A self-directed guide to designing courses for significant learning , a resource designed to do just what it says.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The greater the access to higher education, the more dynamic a curriculum must be to effectively and equitably educate and elevate the learning experiences of all students. Many professors may not be familiar with, A self-directed guide to designing courses for significant learning , a resource designed to do just what it says.

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Creatrix Campus

JUNE 25, 2023

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recommends a nine-letter-grade system for CBCS evaluation, replacing percentage-based grading. Surveys and studies reveal the positive impact of CBCS on student outcomes and overall learning experiences.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 18, 2025

This represents just one way thoughtfully implemented AI can help us do more of what matters: creating meaningful learning experiences. Dr. Nathan Pritts is a leader in higher education, specializing in faculty development, instructional innovation, and the integration of emerging technologies in teaching and 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

This journey begins not only on the Martian surface but right here on Earth, in our universities. The role of interdisciplinary teaching and learning in these institutions is pivotal in shaping the minds of future pioneers and visionaries who will propel us to Mars. References Borrego, M., & Newswander, L.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2025

Conley is an accomplished educator and higher education leader, currently serving as the Dean of Teaching and Learning at Ivy Tech Community College. With over a decade of experience in academia, Dr. Conley specializes in fostering innovative teaching environments, promoting faculty development, and driving student success initiatives.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But their plans have faced repeated roadblocks from the California State University system. Cal State faculty members argue these programs, and future programs like them, shouldn’t proceed without their go-ahead. Fueling much of the tensions is a resolution passed by the California State University Academic Senate in November.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Baccalaureate Level The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Washington State University (Pullman, WA) The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federal program established in 1972 to help students from migrant and seasonal farmworking backgrounds obtain a college education. are Hispanic.

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Continuous Learning Institute

MARCH 19, 2023

Pacansky-Brock is a noted leader in higher education with expertise in online teaching, course design, and faculty development. Her work has helped online instructors across the nation and beyond understand how to craft relevant, humanized online learning experiences that support the diverse needs of college students.

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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. Mind Maps as a Lifelong Learning Tool.

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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. Mind Maps as a Lifelong Learning Tool.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 24, 2022

The inaugural Mid-Year Festival 2022, aka #MYFest22 , from Equity Unbound—an equity-focused, connected intercultural learning network that co-creates diverse, open learning experiences—was not a conference per se, nor was it similar to anyone’s local professional development.

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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. Universities are witnessing a worrying trend of shrinking class sizes, with current figures at 70%-80% of what they were just half a decade ago.

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Creatrix Campus

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Students studying business and engineering at the University of Michigan collaborated to develop ground-breaking solutions that enhanced critical thinking and teamwork, an approach that is quickly becoming recognized as a hallmark of academic innovation. This is so welcoming indeed. Diversity and Inclusion as Innovation Drivers.

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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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Today's Learner

APRIL 8, 2024

This realization reflects Socrates’ own ideals of universal access to reason and truth. Can you picture a scenario where our universities leverage AI to offer personalized learning experiences that transcend traditional boundaries? AI’s scalability has the potential to break down longstanding barriers.

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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

Student success in higher education refers to students' achievement, growth, and overall well-being during their college or university experience. It includes academic performance, personal development, professional preparedness, and a sense of belonging. What is Student Success in higher education?

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ACPA

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Directorate Board Candidates Divya Bheda Role: Director, Educational Assessment Institution: Santa Clara University Question 1: Please share why you are interested in becoming a Directorate Board member with the Commission for Assessment and Evaluation. I was a faculty member at this year’s (2024) student affairs assessment institute.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2025

Unfortunately, the most common form of feedback that instructors receive, the mandatory end-of-semester evaluation, is primarily intended to assess faculty rather than the teaching and learning experience. It rarely asks questions focused on student learning. What in this course has hindered your learning?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2025

Unfortunately, the most common form of feedback that instructors receive, the mandatory end-of-semester evaluation, is primarily intended to assess faculty rather than the teaching and learning experience. It rarely asks questions focused on student learning. What in this course has hindered your learning?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 4, 2025

With enrollment numbers dropping and student demographics evolving, corporate partnerships offer an opportunity to align academic programs with workforce needs , creating a win-win-win scenario for students, employers, and universities. Too often, faculty develop curriculum in silos, disconnected from the realities of the job market.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Still University of Graduate Health Studies. Still University of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU) is a founding partner of the Academic Medicine Consortium of Arizona, a group of medical schools that collaborate to identify and nurture students toward academic medicine. Acknowledging Tribal Land — Frontier Nursing University .

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