Grant McMillan
AUGUST 25, 2022
I am excited to announce a new initiative for Trinity Western University, where I currently work as the Registrar. This week we officially launched an eRecords system for students at TWU, using the MyCreds platform. [insert fireworks, a marching band (including bagpipes), and free e-cakes for all!] We launched this new service on Monday, August… Read More MyCreds eRecords, Here We Go!
Dr. Josie Ahlquist
AUGUST 13, 2022
Even if you’re halfway scrolling through Facebook or Instagram — it’s hard to miss it. Vacations. France, Alaska, the Bahamas, U.S. National Parks. Y’all are out. Or at least those of you in higher education were out this summer. Where did you escape to? I was out, too — for nearly five weeks living in an RV with my fur baby Luna and co-pilot Lloyd.
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Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson
AUGUST 29, 2022
The threat to the integrity of educational assessments is no longer from ‘essay mills’ and contract cheating but from Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is not so long ago that academics complained that essay mills, ‘contract cheating’ services, and commercial companies piecing together ‘bespoke’ answers to standard essay questions, were undermining the integration of higher education’s assessment processes.
Robert Kelchen
AUGUST 28, 2022
In the midst of a fairly busy week for higher education ( hello, Biden’s student loan forgiveness and income-driven repayment plans! ), the National Center for Education Statistics began adding a new year of data into the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. I have long been interested in cost of attendance figures, as colleges often face intense pressure to keep these numbers low.
Great College Advice
AUGUST 24, 2022
Some argue that the high tuition cost of Harvard and other high-priced colleges isn’t worth the money. Clearly, an elite, private education is a lot of money. But the argument that it’s a waste of money is impossible to refute. It’s equally futile to argue that a high priced degree definitely is worth the money. There are no hard facts upon which to hang this argument.
Dr. Al Solano
AUGUST 6, 2022
( A. Solano ). After more than two decades of coaching, keynoting, presenting, and conducting trainings, these high frequency asked culture-related questions from college educators have risen to the top. I address them in a Q&A format. What is the most significant challenge to improving student success and equity? Culture. By far. Exacerbated by an unproductive committee structure and my three-month rule.
PUC
AUGUST 31, 2022
Many college students graduate with a degree that they initially weren’t majoring in when beginning college. Switching majors is common for students to do because as you grow into adulthood, your interests and passions change. Here’s how to know if you’re pursuing the right major. Know Why You Chose Your Major Clearly know why you […].
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Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson
AUGUST 18, 2022
Any learning design framework that does not address the psychomotor skills is not worth exploring. There is not a single discipline taught in any formal, non-formal or informal way that does not make use of some tool or technology, instrument or mechanism (aka media), at some point in the process. It makes sense that any curriculum development process needs to put the media at the forefront of its planning.
Teaching Matters Academic Support
AUGUST 30, 2022
Image credit: Lina Trochez, unsplash, CC0 In this post, Dr Neil Speirs reflects on students’ experiences of classism, and offers a more hopeful, caring approach to campus life. Neil is Widening Participation Manager, and this post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. Introduction Our recent presentation at this year’s Learning and Teaching Conference was the culmination of a staff and student project to celebrate 20 years of peer mentoring in widening participation.
Student Life Network
AUGUST 30, 2022
High school always goes by faster than you think it will. For me, I was a part of the infamous Class of 2020, better known as the “pandemic graduates”. As you can guess, Grade 12 went by even faster for me. The pandemic definitely altered some of my decisions, however, even if it had not happened, I still feel that I would have done a few things differently when picking my program if given another chance.
Roompact
AUGUST 30, 2022
This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it. 1. Personalize Your Supervisory Style2. Communication is Key3. Know Who Works For You4. Acknowledge Their Work5. Respect Their Expertise One of the least utilized tools in.
Campus Groups
AUGUST 30, 2022
As the month of August ends, we would like to give special thanks to the CampusGroups (CG) Product Support & Solutions Team! According to CG’s Director of Campus Success, Gina Galland, “our amazing Product Support & Solutions Team members are at the core of what makes our campuses so successful at creating a positive campus life experience for students!”.
The Art & Science of Learning
AUGUST 29, 2022
Skipping lunch periods, cramming for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, staying up for hours to finish homework, barely getting any sleep each night — all with the end goal of getting into the “best” college.
UMSL Diversity
AUGUST 29, 2022
Please join UMSL’s Tritons United in the month of August for National Bystander Intervention Awareness Month on Monday, 08/29th, 2022 from 11:00am- 1:00pm in UMSL’s MSC- The Bridge. We will be in person & on-hand to provide opportunities to speak with both UMSL & local area community victim advocates, health, counseling & other support services, & first responders.
Teaching Matters Academic Support
AUGUST 30, 2022
In this post, Dr Neil Speirs reflects on students’ experiences of classism, and offers a more hopeful, caring approach to campus life. Neil is Widening Participation Manager, and this post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. Introduction Our recent presentation at this year’s Learning and Teaching Conference was the culmination of a […].
Dr. Al Solano
AUGUST 29, 2022
( A. Solano ). The ability of faculty to change—from external to internal attributions—is a foundational ingredient in student success, particularly for Latina/o/x students. External attributions assign blame for something that is beyond a faculty's control. The primary factor that faculty have control over is their internal attributions--the ability to consistently improve their craft.
Roompact
AUGUST 26, 2022
As the new academic year begins for almost all of us in housing and residence life, we are wrapping up the training and onboarding of new staff members. It seems that summers continue to feel shorter, leaving our batteries half charged as we embark on a new academic year. Our residents are arriving not knowing the.
Terminalfour
AUGUST 26, 2022
Is this year a new dawn for social media? This week, we round up the latest developments covering new platforms, new ways of sharing content, and the shift to more authentic content.
Creatrix Campus
AUGUST 26, 2022
How to overcome the challenges of campus placement teams? admin. Fri, 08/26/2022 - 06:52. If you are part of a campus placement team in your college or a training institute, you should be able to respond to one of the following questions that a student poses: What is the placement success rate of your college? Which major corporate companies visit your college to hire students?
UMSL Diversity
AUGUST 29, 2022
At UMSL, we are more impactful when we lean into our collective efforts to foster and advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Our hope is that the campus community will continue to build connections, to engage in conversations and commit to fostering a welcoming culture where all feel valued. There are some amazing individuals engaged in courageous, challenging yet inspiring work across campus.
AIFS Abroad
AUGUST 25, 2022
Deciding to study or intern overseas is a big (and sometimes scary) decision. Getting outside your comfort zone is never easy, but don’t let common myths and misconceptions about internships abroad rob you of your chance to see the world and gain the professional experience you need. Don’t fall for these myths about internships abroad: Myth 1: Employers won’t care about your international internship.
Teaching Matters Experiential Learning
AUGUST 24, 2022
Geoscience Outreach student, Frederik, worked with Dynamic Earth to create a guide on how to watch aurorae borealis (northern lights) in the central belt of Scotland. Image credit: David Mark, Pixabay, CC0. In this post, Kay Douglas, Andy Cross, Colin Graham, Erica Zaja, Bonnie Auyeung, and Frederik Madsen, from the Geosciences Outreach course, describe how authentic assessment designed in conjunction with community engagement can inspire interdisciplinary and problem-based learning.
PUC
AUGUST 24, 2022
(PUC student-athletes Madison Kindred & Nathan Hiss on the far right, second row.) The Student-Athlete Council Summit is a yearly event hosted by the commissioner of the Cal Pac, where representatives from all Cal Pac schools meet and come up with proposals to make the student-athlete experience better by addressing topics that need changing and […].
Campus Sonar
AUGUST 24, 2022
A journey map is one of the most helpful tools you can build to inform your marketing and communications strategy. In a business context, a journey map outlines the process a customer goes through—from their initial encounter with a brand, to purchase, and ultimately to loyalty and advocacy. It captures a customer’s goal at each stage, and informs the messaging and content a company develops by providing this customer-centric insight.
Teaching Matters Academic Communities
AUGUST 23, 2022
Image credit: Lindsay Jack In this post, Lindsay Jack, Amy Lawton, and Elisabeth Barlow from Edinburgh Law School show the benefits of introducing extra-curricular projects, such as a book club, into Schools at the University. This post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. The EFWiL Shelf Indulgence Project The Edinburgh Foundation for Women in Law (EFWiL) is a foundation that bridges both our students studying at Edinburgh Law School and those who are working in the legal
Roompact
AUGUST 23, 2022
For most of us, this year has been a roller coaster of emotions, events, and big life decisions. On my social media many of my long time friends and colleagues are celebrating leaving the field or finding new roles at different institutions. What I like about the posts is that all of them are reporting.
The Change Leader, Inc.
AUGUST 23, 2022
In this new merger environment, thinking outside of the box means considering partnerships with all types of institutions, not just other schools. Get insights for discovering new opportunities to strengthen your institution. The evolution of financial mechanisms and accreditation are creating new opportunities for higher ed partnerships and mergers to build stronger insititutions.
Teaching Matters Experiential Learning
AUGUST 24, 2022
In this post, Kay Douglas, Andy Cross, Colin Graham, Erica Zaja, Bonnie Auyeung, and Frederik Madsen, from the Geosciences Outreach course, describe how authentic assessment designed in conjunction with community engagement can inspire interdisciplinary and problem-based learning. This post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. How can we transform final year undergraduates […].
PUC
AUGUST 23, 2022
Natalia Gomez recently flew back to her hometown of Santa Barbara after spending most of her summer studying abroad at Villa Aurora in Italy. Applying through ACA (Adventist Colleges Abroad), she saw that she didn’t know anyone in the program but decided to take a leap of faith and go on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure before […].
Creatrix Campus
AUGUST 23, 2022
What is Bloom’s taxonomy? Importance and uses explained. admin. Tue, 08/23/2022 - 07:59. A fish definitely cannot be assessed for its ability to climb a tree, goes an old saying. I wish to start from this. While the traditional learning methodology had a one-size-fits-all theory, Bloom's taxonomy revitalizes educational practices by utilizing the best teaching methodologies and methods of student performance evaluation.
Teaching Matters Academic Communities
AUGUST 23, 2022
In this post, Lindsay Jack, Amy Lawton, and Elisabeth Barlow from Edinburgh Law School show the benefits of introducing extra-curricular projects, such as a book club, into Schools at the University. This post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. The EFWiL Shelf Indulgence Project The Edinburgh Foundation for Women in Law […].
Higher Education Today
AUGUST 22, 2022
Title: Racial and Ethnic Equity in US Higher Education Authors: Diana Ellsworth, Erin Harding, Jonathan Law, Duwain Pinder Source: McKinsey & Company A new report from McKinsey & Company utilizes data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) highlights representation parity gaps for students and faculty and the subsequent implications these gaps have for.
Teaching Matters Online Learning
AUGUST 18, 2022
Image credit: Tim Drysdale/Midjourney, CC0 In this post, Professor Sian Bayne and Professor Tim Drysdale discuss the opportunities, as well as the risks, of assessment-related technologies. Sian is Professor of Digital Education, Moray House School of Education and Sport, and Tim is the Chair of Technology Enhanced Science Education, School of Engineering.
AIFS Abroad
AUGUST 18, 2022
Last Updated on August 18, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. Europe is one of the most popular spring study abroad destinations for U.S. college students – and it’s easy to see why. Comprised of approximately 50 countries – each with their own unique history and culture – Europe is the perfect hub for those with a strong case of wanderlust. The proximity of so many countries and cultures makes it convenient to cross multiple places off your bucket list.
Teaching Matters Academic Support
AUGUST 17, 2022
Image credit: Hammed Kayode Alabi In this post, Hammed Kayode Alabi reflects on his experience presenting at the Learning and Teaching Conference 2022, on the topic of “Developing reflective communities in Higher Education: Learnings from the photovoice project Identities in Transition” This post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic.
Collegis Education Data Management
AUGUST 16, 2022
Data is a powerful guiding tool in higher education, and it becomes stronger when it captures the entire student journey. Unfortunately, institutions’ data is often siloed across departments, which prevents them from having a “whole picture” approach to all of the strategies they have in play, from enrollment to student retention. For instance, CRM data alone might be enough to help admissions understand what’s in the pipeline, but CRM data is only one part of the picture; it&#
Roompact
AUGUST 16, 2022
This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it. 1. Personalize Your Supervisory Style2. Communication is Key3. Know Who Works For You4. Acknowledge Their Work5. Respect Their Expertise Know Who Works For You It is.
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