Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

JANUARY 27, 2025

Alice Mitchell, University of Maryland Alice is an Affiliate Assistant Professor for the University of Maryland, College Park student affairs program, having taught the Student Affairs Assessment course for a number of years. Innovation (or Creativity) in Assessment Award Team award for new or unique assessment projects or methods.

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The Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Stephanie Wasmanski , Wilkes University Keywords : Student Choice, Student Autonomy, Self-Determination Theory Key Statement: Supporting students’ basic psychological needs of autonomy and competence through self-selected activities and positive feedback may enhance student engagement and motivation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

Joshua Reda There are also students who don’t have stable or consistent homes who want a place to reside while pursuing their education. The pandemic has increased awareness of housing insecurity, and she says research shows that students cannot focus on their education if they don’t have reliable housing. “We

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University Business

MARCH 18, 2025

The digital-first student experience Technology plays a crucial role in how students research and engage with institutions. Some 70% of modern learners also reported incorporating AI tools like ChatGPT into their research process.

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The Scholarly Teacher

MARCH 20, 2024

One of the foundational studies in this field is Healey, Flint, and Harrington's (2014), offering a conceptual model that outlines student engagement through partnership with faculty through four pathways: assessment projects, curriculum consultation, subject-based research, and SoTL (see Figure 1).

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Image credit: Max Nyman In this post, Max Nyman, a 4th year chemistry student, describes how they used their Student Partnership Agreement funds to provide an inclusive community building event by buying a selection of board games, and hosting a staff and student games night at the School of Chemistry.

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Campus Groups

AUGUST 2, 2022

We know how critical the fall is for student engagement. It is when new students immerse themselves in college life and returning students renew with campus activities and traditions. This article outlines 5 student engagement strategies for the fall. Host Key Events. Get Students Involved Early.

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The Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The five senses evolved as stop-or-go signals for the brain, helping generate emotions, which in turn work as gatekeepers to alert the brain if external events are safe for human survival. The brain is curious and wants to make predictions, which means the brain is programmed to learn.

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The Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In our state, K–12 BIPOC students are increasing (37% of the population in 2021–2022; NDE, 2023a), but the shortage of BIPOC teachers is also growing, as White teachers constituted 95% of the workforce that same year (NDE, 2023b). In January 2020, we secured $3,000 to fund the FToC Summit; however, the pandemic caused the event to go virtual.

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The Scholarly Teacher

MARCH 29, 2023

The diversity and multicultural nature of today’s college classroom calls for use of culturally responsive practices to improve student engagement and learning (Mohammad & Nordin, 2017). How can instructors engage the brain and prime it for new learning? How does prior knowledge influence learning engagement?

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University Business

MARCH 31, 2025

Studies show that since 2010, students have experienced unprecedented rises in anxiety, isolation, and depression, and the COVID-19 pandemic only intensified these issues. A 2020 survey of students at nine U.S. public research universities found that 39% of all students screened positive for anxiety disorder.

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Vet students work with a model of a dog’s head [Paul Dodds]. Some of the students also attend staff talks on educational topics, which they find helpful for their own teaching. Staff and student teachers from the 2018 cohort receiving recognition for their commitment to learning and teaching at the vet school. Stansbie, N.,

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

MAY 26, 2016

Speed dating session The final piece of course work for the students on the BEd PE Programme is the ‘Investigation’. This is a student-led research project that culminates in a student-organised conference, where they share their findings with each other and members of the profession. It gave our academic work meaning.”

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The Scholarly Teacher

APRIL 27, 2022

Given my research background, I cannot claim authority in teaching and pedagogy research. Technology and writing centers, counseling services, and student health centers go unvisited (Medina & Posadas, 2012). Remind students of these services throughout the semester with in-class announcements. Some I share here.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Image: Keeping students engaged in class is an age-old struggle. An assistant professor at Yale University who recently tweeted to ask other professors if they're playing music before class, and what students think, got more than 1,000 replies.

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

AUGUST 31, 2021

Image credit: unsplash, Nathan Dumlao, CC0 In this post, Daniel Heathcote, a third year PhD student, shares his internship experience of supporting and contributing to Postgraduate Researcher community building across the University. Postgraduate researchers occupy somewhat of a liminal space within the wider University community.

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Edu Alliance Journal

MARCH 3, 2025

Known for its commitment to mentored undergraduate research, Wooster offers a comprehensive liberal arts education in a residential setting. The college enrolls approximately 1,800 students representing diverse backgrounds from 47 U.S. It provides students with hands-on experience in their chosen fields.

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

JULY 1, 2022

My focus has been on Postgraduate Research (PGR) students to investigate the landscape of community building and develop a sense of “what works”. Therefore, if they could feel part of a research community within their department/school/institute, then it’s easier for them to feel part of a research community overall.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

JUNE 30, 2022

Image Credit: Kier Mathison Photography In this post, Shian Holt attempts to answer the question: What do research students want from their academic student community? Shian is Head of Student Support & Enhancement in the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences (PPLS).

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Edu Alliance Journal

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The college places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, allowing students to engage in cross-disciplinary courses and independent research. The Epic Advantage Program provides students with up to $5,000 in funding for hands-on learning experiences, such as internships, field studies, and international travel.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

A professor in a STEM classroom, for instance, might introduce the actual tools or programs that a professional would use, she said, while a philosophy professor could link a lesson in ethics to current events, such as the debate over using ChatGPT as an educational tool.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

MARCH 6, 2025

Credit: Pixabay In this explorative post, Dr. Kirsten Cowan, a dedicated researcher and educator at The University of Edinburgh’s Business School, delves into the transformative potential of Virtual Reality (VR) in classroom settings.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In response to the impact of COVID-19 on incoming students’ transition to Ryerson University, a dedicated cross-departmental project team was convened to create an online preparatory program. View of Community Ready module “What to Expect: A Student Experience” panel in D2L. message boards). Community Ready. Math Ready.

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

JANUARY 16, 2018

While many courses of this kind are excellent, there is nevertheless the danger of conveying an impression that research and teaching are disconnected. Research is something that happens upstream, where experts produce ideas. The course is designed to bridge the gap between teaching and research. General discussion ensued.

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Creatrix Campus

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The Role of Deans in Fostering Innovation in Higher Education: Strategies for Enhancing Teaching and Student Engagement editor Fri, 10/04/2024 - 04:43 Hello Deans, you are crucial in determining how education will develop in the future because you are the designers of your higher ed’s academic vision.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Events and resources to help you implement a theme Tina Harrison’s feature on ELIR identified some areas where the University could improve its teaching and learning. The IAD has a range of resources to support doctoral researchers including, courses, networks, funding, career management, and advice and support.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 27, 2023

We’re on track to grow our student body from just under 35,000 to 40,000 over the next five years, and we have plans to build 5,000 additional student housing units in the same time frame, transforming what traditionally had been a commuter campus into a campus village. plus grade point averages and 34s on the ACT).

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

I was soon to take on the role of Postgraduate Advisor for the Social Work PhD programme, which included organising a course for new Postgraduate Research students. It occurred to me that a board game jam could be a great way to induct new students, so I decided to run one during the first session of the course. Feb 19, 2019

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 21, 2023

What the hub includes: Resources include training links, research articles, book lists, podcast suggestions and recommended websites. How will students engage? It is a place for everything related to neurodiversity, from instructor resources and research articles to neurodiversity events.”

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University Business

OCTOBER 21, 2024

However, higher ed leaders can go beyond by leveraging specialty foods at critical times and places outside their dining halls to increase student engagement in campus life, create more inclusive environments, and ensure equity among departments, on and off campus.

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Edu Alliance Journal

MARCH 17, 2025

The curriculum, deeply rooted in the traditional liberal arts, continues to evolve, notably introducing two new majors in Fall 2023: Brain, Behavior & Cognition (Neuroscience) and Ethics & Society, reflecting increasing student interest in neuroscience and applied ethics.

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Experiential Learning Depot

DECEMBER 14, 2024

You can also ask community members to observe and evaluate student work at presentation or exhibition events. You don't have to only include community members that have been actively involved in student projects. Invite everyone in the community so that they can see what your students do.

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

JULY 22, 2024

Students engaged in ASA DataFest hackathon In this extra post, Serveh Sharifi, Vanda Inacio, Ozan Evkaya, and Amanda Lenzi, academics from the School of Mathematics, share their experience and insights on hosting the American Statistical Association (ASA) DataFest 2024 at The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

MAY 27, 2022

Students’ Practice Worth Sharing event on campus In this post, Sam Fawkner, Emily Birtles and Giulia Pinton introduce current initiatives in Moray House School of Education and Sport, which aim to create a sense of belonging and community for students.

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The students reported several key areas, including evidencing research, wording and layout of the rubric. Next, we moved on to the student-led project. We asked alumni for their blue-sky thoughts on what the syllabus of a student-led project could possibly look like.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

OCTOBER 31, 2024

However, there is limited evidence of effective peer support approaches for PGT students, and PGT students have been described as the ‘overlooked cohort’ (Coneyworth, et al., The programme has been developed and enhanced each year and regularly has around 200 students participating.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

MARCH 12, 2024

Step 1: Learn From Your Peers Community colleges looking to increase student enrollment and retention can explore the Community College Research Center’s comprehensive framework for improving student onboarding. Let’s take a closer look at each step of the blueprint.

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