While many colleges and universities across the country pride themselves on robust online offerings, Amherst College, a private liberal arts institution in Massachusetts, has remained firm in its commitment to being a residential college where a highly invested community... Read more
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A Conversation on Student Success with Dr. Rebecca Karoff and Susan Cates Higher education faced an abrupt shift to emergency remote instruction just months ago. This, coupled with other changing dynamics in a volatile world, left many institutions and... Read more
Despite the massive disruption in higher education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s largest four-year public university has renewed its commitment to support student success by pursuing innovative ways to provide high-quality, affordable education and reduce equity gaps. Read more
When we put out a call for stories of #ResilientFaculty, we received a handful of submissions from institutions across the country. The faculty at Montgomery County Community College shared the story of the Arts and Humanities Department, which showcases... Read more
Broward College’s biological sciences professors get creative in response to COVID-19 Classroom instruction is challenging enough to transition to remote learning. But how can you recreate a virtual science lab? That’s the concern that first came to mind for... Read more
This video features guest Dr. Kathryn Morris, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Butler University. Dr. Morris spoke with the American Council on Education’s Assistant Vice President of Professional Learning Sherri Hughes about creating value through instructional... Read more
Can teaching be a driver of institutional transformation? We explored the question with Amy Chasteen Miller, executive vice provost at the University of Southern Mississippi, Farah Ward, provost and vice chancellor at Elizabeth City State University, and Scott Furlong,... Read more
When it comes to improving classroom attendance and student engagement, sometimes the simplest strategies are the most effective. At least that’s what Indika Walimuni, ACUE-accredited instructor of physics and computer science at City College of San Francisco (CCSF), says. Read more
This video features guest Dr. Rita Cheng, president of Northern Arizona University. Bio 181 at Northern Arizona University used to be known as a “weed out” course, with about 30% of students dropping out. It’s a gateway too—required for... Read more
Can seemingly minor adjustments to teaching practices, such as the introduction of peer-to-peer instruction and detailed scoring rubrics, make a difference in learning outcomes? Dr. Kyla Williams—a Broward College assistant professor who has taught mathematics for more than 15... Read more