…of us know that our students are capable of much more. We know that they can do real academic work. We know they can “reach the final stages of Bloom’s…
…teachers they have perceived to be effective or ineffective. With more mature students, we may ask questions about their experience with racial incidents inside or outside of an academic environment….
…any other in-person interaction. These social connections are important for student retention, academic development, diversity, and inclusion. As universities and faculty grapple with the shift to an online education system,…
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…Practical Guide to College Leadership (2007), and The Essential College Professor: A Practical Guide to an Academic Career (forthcoming). (All are published by Jossey-Bass.) Excerpted from Academic Leader, July 2008….
My responsibilities as associate provost and dean of instruction position me to serve as a sort of academic ombudsman, a person who receives concerns raised by both faculty and students…
The transition to a new academic leadership position is full of complexities, unwritten rules, and new challenges. Whether the new provost, dean, or chair is new to the institution or…
…that specifically address safety concerns in online academic spaces. Drawing from personal experience as an online faculty member, a mental health professional, and a member of a crisis prevention team,…
