…academic work comes so naturally to faculty that they have trouble relating to the average student? I’ve worked with several faculty members who fall into this category. “Rose,” a business…
…academic culture: Syllabi help students know what to expect from a course and thereby socialize them through the transmission of cultural knowledge. Scholarship opportunities for instructors: Because an instructor writes…
…engaging, collaborative, and relevant, while at the same time supporting the academic success of all students. Now, as the country begins to reopen, educators are working toward refining virtual and…
…CEO who, it was learned, received his or her advanced degree at an online “paper mill” do not help these impressions. And many in traditional academic institutions—including those who offer…
…knowledge. Pedagogical content knowledge is knowledge of pedagogy specific to an academic discipline. Pedagogical content knowledge is knowledge of pedagogues specific to an academic discipline, with particular focus on how…
…all share several characteristics that have helped them thrive. Academic Leader recently spoke with Paul B. Bell, Jr., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and vice provost for…
The primary cost associated with an academic department is personnel. Personnel can include secretarial and support staff, but is typically dominated by faculty. In fact, as much as 95 percent…
…health–related issues as a reason for no longer attending college. Students reported stress and anxiety as the top two factors affecting individual student academic performance (American College Health Association, 2017)….
