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AASCU 2018: Faculty as the Agents of Change

August 2, 2018
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AASCU, Christina Zambrano, Jason Myrowitz, Mohammed Errihani, Northern Arizona University, Purdue University Northwest, Rutgers University Newark
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We frequently talk about student success initiatives as “what” we implement on our campuses to impact student retention and completion and ensure students’ learning leads to meaningful degrees—but what about the “who” behind student success? Read more

Teaching Through Change

One young woman, Mariam, whose name I’ve changed to protect her identity, wrote about the progress of her mother’s cancer. The first entry at the beginning of the fall semester described the shock of her diagnosis. In each entry,... Read more

The Fractal Educator

April 11, 2018
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big data, high-impact practices, Ken O'Donnell, Natasha Jankowski, student success
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The circa 2000 professor had responsibility for a narrow slice of the university’s life, connected to a specific discipline, students in the major, and a limited number of service obligations. Unless you were in the academic senate or involved... Read more

“Top 8” Photo Countdown From ACE’s Annual Meeting 2018

March 14, 2018
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ACE, ACE2018, american council on education, conference
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#8: “I’m awake.” Meeting attendees taking the escalator between floors were greeted with a video montage from ACUE’s courses projected on the wall. In this still, a student featured in our unit on active learning is pictured saying “I’m awake.... Read more

Johns Hopkins study finds increased satisfaction and course engagement among students taught by ACUE-credentialed faculty members at Miami Dade College

February 14, 2018
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evidence-based teaching, Johns Hopkins, penny maccormack
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ACUE’s course improved instructors’ knowledge of and skill in using effective teaching practices; course evaluations were significantly higher than college average Read more

Faculty Spotlight: Michael Green, Film Expert and Jeopardy! Contestant

January 31, 2018
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Arizona State University, Faculty Spotlight, Michael Green
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In our latest Faculty Spotlight, we hear from Michael Green, an ASU professor who completed the ACUE program in fall 2016. Read more

Q&A with Michael McPherson

January 24, 2018
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adjunct faculty, Future of Undergraduate Education, Michael McPherson
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Last week, we sat down with Michael McPherson, co-chair of the Commission on the Future of Undergraduate Education, for an insightful discussion about why colleges and universities should invest in their faculty, measure the impact of good teaching, and... Read more

3 Ways to Enhance Your Online Instruction

Due to the rapid growth of online programs, more faculty are being assigned to teach an online or hybrid class, often with little notice or preparation. If you are now responsible for teaching online, how do you prepare? How... Read more

STEM Active Learning Techniques With U of A’s Paul Blowers

November 2, 2017
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Bonni Stachowiak, Paul Blowers, STEM, University of Arizona
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During class, who’s doing most of the work—you or your students? If it’s you, then you may be falling into an all-too-common teaching trap, informed by the way many of us were taught. It’s key to remember the adage... Read more

Four Ways to Spark Engaging Classroom Discussions

Last month, Dr. Stephen Brookfield visited ACUE’s offices and answered your questions about teaching and learning. Two weeks later, the conversation is continuing here on The Q Blog. Read more

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