…academic programs, and students. So, what can be done to bolster online course retention across institutions? Understanding the Barriers to Online Course Retention Studies of retention have revealed a variety…
…like well-being surveys signifies our commitment to holistic student development. It tells students that we are invested in their welfare—personally as well as academically. Together, we can shape an academic…
The concept of “publish or perish” in higher education suggests that the destiny of academic faculty depends on their success in publishing scholarly work. De Rond & Millier (2005) suggest…
…Richman, special assistant to the president for academic growth at Northern Virginia Community College. Richman, a former dean of nursing who also has a background in corporate leadership, recommends that…
…life by occasionally stepping on the brakes instead of the academic accelerator. Our productivity and peace of mind depend on it. Thomas R. McDaniel is a professor of education, senior…
…about the view that they hold.” Stanley and Ouellett contend that each academic program needs include multicultural learning as an integral learning goal. “One of the first places to start…
Bullying in nursing is a well-documented issue, but less attention has been given to the experiences of nurse educators who face hostility within academic institutions. While nursing education should promote…
…Leadership (2007), and The Essential College Professor: A Practical Guide to an Academic Career (forthcoming). (All are published by Jossey-Bass.) Excerpted from Creating a Parents’ Council, November 2008, Academic Leader….
