Over the past decade, many independent schools have intentionally expanded their missions to go beyond academic excellence and include goals related to character development, equity, accessibility, and social responsibility. In…
…uncertainty. Currently, instructors are busy preparing for the 2020-2021 academic year where several students will continue taking courses online. At my institution, fall academic courses will be primarily virtual (along with…
…utilize office hours, and just don’t seem to care. These actions don’t equate to disengagement. Disengagement is a pattern of behavior that impacts a student’s academic outcomes and is not…
…can make a real difference; it boosts student engagement, sparks creativity, and supports academic success. Joyful learning is about building a space where curiosity can thrive, where students feel safe…
…English at the University of the District of Columbia Community College and former coordinator of the Center for Academic and Career Excellence (CACE). References Cassidy, Simon. “Resilience Building in Students:…
…unit? According to Hecht (1999) in The Department Chair as Academic Leader, “Rather than relying on consistent criteria applicable to a broad range of persons, the criteria may be specific…
…academic articles, not due to lack of effort. In this case, merely telling them that their account is wrong is unhelpful. They need to learn how to read academic work….
…the Student Academic Success Director and a first-year seminar instructor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. In these roles, she helps students learn new strategies for academic success. Sarah also serves…
