Building a Thriving Classroom Community – “Bond & Beyond”
Across college campus classrooms, students of all ages have a deep need to feel welcomed, included, and engaged in their learning communities. In order to best prepare our college students…
Harnessing Intercultural Expertise in an International Classroom
The increasing internationalization of higher education does not automatically lead to global knowledge and skill exchange in the classroom. Hierarchical barriers in pedagogy and classroom geography impede peer-to-peer learning. This…
Being the Nurse in the Family: Balancing Caregiving and Self-Care Amidst Grief and Stress
Editor’s Note: While this article comes from a nurse’s perspective, the heart of it—caring deeply for others while trying to care for yourself—will resonate with educators in every setting. The…
General Education for Working Learners in the Age of AI
Reams have been written about the challenges with general education at US colleges and universities. Students often view general education requirements (gen eds) as “hurdles” to overcome on their way…
Practical Strategies for Interdisciplinary Teaching in Today’s University
Working in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies has shown me firsthand that our students face a world full of messy, tangled problems. Climate shifts, health crises, social divides, and tech…
The Art of Collaboration: Designing Assignments That Work
Inclusivity and feelings of psychological safety in the classroom should not be reserved solely for K-12 learning environments. Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing…
Artificial Intelligence and Critical Thinking in Higher Education: Fostering a Transformative Learning Experience for Students
In a digitally-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the latest technology that either will save or doom the planet depending on who you speak with. Remember when telephones (the…
When ZIP Codes Teach: How Geographic Inequity Shows Up in Our Classrooms
What if I told you the education system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly the way it was built to? That’s not just a soundbite from my TEDx Talk—it’s my lived experience. …
5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age
I recently attended a student panel on use of AI in college classes. The three panelists shared their perspectives, borne out in an April 2025 Gallup survey: they want to…
Galvanizing Student Voters: Lessons from the Inaugural Semester of “Plattsburgh Votes” at SUNY Plattsburgh
The United States typically sees an uptick in the general public’s interest in civic issues during presidential election years. According to the Pew Research Center, Americans more closely follow the…