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Biotech boot camp at Villanova exposes students to career paths

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Villanova University took a new approach on translating major skills into career opportunities for students with its biotechnology boot camp, introducing learners to alumni and employers in a difficult-to-enter field. Alumni represented a variety of career levels, with younger graduates from the 2010s up to graduates from the 1980s.

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Simple Strategies for Curriculum (Re)Design for the New Instructor

The Scholarly Teacher

When a new instructor faces challenges due to gaps in knowledge, experience or confidence, integrating content expertise into the curriculum through consultation and guest lecturing not only enriches the students learning experience but may support the professional development of the instructor. Williams, V. Kelley, K. link] Phan, T.