by: Amy Lannin, PhD, Director, Campus Writing Program & Associate Professor in English Education, Missouri At a large university, it may seem unlikely to see direct results of the teaching that we do. But in the spring and summer... Read more
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Research published in June 2020 found that Broward College students were more likely to complete and pass their courses, with Black and Pell-eligible students achieving outcomes comparable with their peers, when taught by faculty who completed ACUE’s course in... Read more
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
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
Dear colleagues, We teach because we believe in the power of education to transform lives. But the events of the past week leave us doubtful. The barriers of racial, economic, political, and medical inequality feel nearly insurmountable, the challenges too great. Yet... Read more
“I think video is a huge piece of our experience as professors,” Michael Wesch said in the webinar, “Recording Effective Microlectures.” Read more
In the wake of higher education’s unprecedented migration to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for guidance on delivering quality teaching online has never been more urgent. Read more
“One of our biggest challenges is curating the online learning space in such a way that students feel confident that they're going to be able to access all the resources needed to successfully complete their assignments,” said Alyson Snowe... Read more
Moving courses online with little-to-no advance warning has presented myriad challenges to instructors and students alike. One particularly difficult aspect to recreate in a digital environment is discussions. In the webinar “Planning and Facilitating Quality Discussions,” experts Ludwika Goodson,... Read more