…selects ingredients and carefully plans before creating a masterpiece, educators must equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for their academic success. This parallels the concept of pre-courses,…
It is becoming increasingly important for universities to meet the needs of today’s global learners. As a result, online academic institutions are raising the bar on instructional practices and faculty…
My students have always given me positive evaluations of my undergraduate and graduate courses. I still teach four courses a year because I love the classroom and believe academic administrators…
…and begin a professional one, capstone courses should: Promote the coherence and relevance of general education. Promote connections between general education and the academic major. Foster integration and synthesis within…
…is among the most important contributions a university can make. Academic departments recognize the desirability of a collegial environment for faculty members, students, and professional employees and that such an…
While entering the administrative ranks of academia might seem a formidable task, staying there presents a whole other series of challenges. The average length of stay for a dean, vice…
…balancing work, family, and school commitments, overcoming previous academic patterns that no longer serve them, and adapting to new approaches to learning (such as online classes.) The flip side, though,…
…away with making up excuses in an academic environment.” “Successful excuse making in an academic environment has virtually no negative consequences for anyone.” Reference: Carmichael, A.M., and Krueger, L.E. (2014)….
