…brought joy and fulfillment, pinpoint unmet goals, and consider how you might do better moving forward. A new academic term offers a similar opportunity for continuous growth and fulfillment. After…
…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…
…faculty must extend beyond grading assignments but include verbal and written encouragement, which is vital for the academic and personal development of students (Lowe, 2005). Encouragement can come in many…
…address attitudes that hinder learning. Ignoring the role of attitudes and emotions in course planning will likely compromise learning outcomes. 4. Design academic plans that connect students’ personal and academic…
…reassurance. When I first read the story, I thought about how we frame AI in higher education. Most faculty conversations I have encountered about artificial intelligence circle around plagiarism, academic…
…one where all students feel academically and intellectually supported, feel a sense of belonging and respect, and do not feel closed off from the rest of their peers. It is,…
…throughout a semester. “Where Does the Budget Go? Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Managing Syllabi” reflects data gathered from a cross section of students, instructors, technical administrators, and academic administrators…
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…
